Cam Gambolati Archives • The Racing Biz

Frank Vespe / 11 years

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It’s been 10 years since a horse did the Preakness-Belmont double. Is that because it’s so hard — or because so few attempt it in recent years?

Bob Brennan
Cam Gambolati
D. Wayne Lukas
Maryland horse racing
Preakness
Spend A Buck
Triple Crown Trail 2015

After 30 years, a forgotten Preakness worth remembering

Teresa Genaro / 11 years
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Rogue financier Bob Brennan and Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas share one thing: They were stars in an important, but largely forgotten, Preakness.

Madame Giry repeats in the Jameela

The Biz / 11 years

2 min read

Madame Giry narrowly held off the late run of Monster Sleeping to win the Jameela Stakes for Maryland-breds at Laurel Park.

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to winning ways

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

Belmont Digits: (Not) showing up

After 30 years, a forgotten Preakness worth remembering

Madame Giry repeats in the Jameela

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.

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