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First Captain first under the wire in Pimlico Special

Jennifer Kelly / 4 years
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4 min read

First Captain, a $1.5 million yearling purchase, took another step towards justifying his gaudy price with a rallying win in the historic Pimlico Special.

Off the Pace: A quartet of memorable Preakness stretch runs

Mike Valiante / 4 years

5 min read

In a new “Off the Pace”: Mike Valiante remembers four editions of the Preakness where the final quarter-mile proved absolutely thrilling.

Maryland-based Xtra Heat among Racing Hall of Fame finalists

The Biz / 12 years

4 min read

The finalists for the Racing Hall of Fame include Maryland-based star Xtra Heat and several others with mid-Atlantic connections.

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 8, 2026

Delaware Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Colonial Capsule: Malcolm Franklin returns to saddle

June wagering handle again lags 2025

Delaware Park issues statement on equine fatality

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 6, 2026

First Captain first under the wire in Pimlico Special

Off the Pace: A quartet of memorable Preakness stretch runs

Maryland-based Xtra Heat among Racing Hall of Fame finalists

Colonial Capsule: Malcolm Franklin returns to.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

PODCAST: Delaware Park Today, July 3

Better Every Day a horse with.

Charles Town announces changes to wagering.

Colonial Capsule: Recapping the racing weekend