Welcome to our 2021 Mid-Atlantic Triple Crown Trail page, where you can follow all of the Triple Crown action!
KENTUCKY DERBY – Medina Spirit
PREAKNESS STAKES – Rombauer
BELMONT STAKES – Essential Quality
LATEST NEWS
Pimlico persists: The story of Old Hilltop
The story of Pimlico is one of resilience in the face of innumerable challenges, and one that looks set to continue for years to come.
Preakness Stakes 2024 horse-by-horse analysis and picks
Saturday’s 149th Preakness sees Derby winner Mystik Dan square off against two Bafferts and more. Our ‘capper has Preakness picks and analysis.
PREAKNESS ENTRIES
- Simplification (6-1)
- Creative Minister (10-1)
- Fenwick (50-1)
- Secret Oath (9-2)
- Early Voting (7-2)
- Happy Jack (30-1)
- Armagnac (12-1)
- Epicenter (6-5)
- Skippylongstocking (20-1)
PREAKNESS NEWS
Derby points update: Newgrange gets nothin’
The Bob Baffert-trained Newgrange was a game winner of the Southwest Stakes, which got him… well, no points towards the Kentucky Derby, because… Baffert.
Derby points update: What’s missing here?
The race for Kentucky Derby points is well underway, with 14 races already complete and another up this weekend. So why are 40 points unawarded?
New Triple Crown Video page launched
Our new Triple Crown Video page connects to the video of every North American race that provides the top horses points towards entry in the Kentucky Derby.
BackTracks: Sun Beau shines brightest
In today’s BackTracks, Virginia-bred Sun Beau becomes the all-time money earner in his Hall of Fame career.
BackTracks: Open Mind runs the table
In today’s BackTracks, New Jersey-bred Open Mind records a stunning 10-race win streak to punctuate her Hall of Fame career.
BackTracks: Run the Gantlet’s championship year
In today’s BackTracks, Run the Gantlet finds new life on the turf, and fills major shoes in trainer Elliott Burch’s powerful stable.
BackTracks: Zoffany’s work of art
In today’s BackTracks, the well-traveled New Jersey-bred Zoffany took on the best turf horses of his time – and often prevailed.
BackTracks: Lady Maryland, tapestry in grey
In our latest BackTracks, the rousing tale of Lady Maryland.
BackTracks: What a Summer, what a horse
In today’s BackTracks, Maryland-bred What a Summer takes on all comers en route to an Eclipse Award as champion sprinter.
