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The Biz / 12 years

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California Chrome (along with Ride On Curlin) boarded a van bound for Belmont Park this morning, where in three weeks he’ll try to win the Triple Crown.

Welcome to the Preakness, California Chrome

The Biz / 12 years

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California Chrome led a group of three Preakness runners that arrived at Pimlico earlier today, and a fourth arrived later.

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Preakness season arrives – with a police escort

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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Sirens blared and the police motorcycles thundered through Baltimore. Just your average, everyday police escort — for horses bound for the Preakness.

LRL: In My Memories dances to allowance win

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

Charles Town picks and analysis: January 10, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 10, 2026

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for Contreras

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 9, 2026

California Chrome heads to Belmont

Welcome to the Preakness, California Chrome

LRL: In My Memories dances to.

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Charles Town: 10 stories that mattered.