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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8 min read

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.

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

Passings of 2025

Belmont Digits: (Not) showing up

After 30 years, a forgotten Preakness worth remembering

Madame Giry repeats in the Jameela

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.

Photo Diary: Best of 2025