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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.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: June 26, 2026

Cox takes a De Francis swing with Wickeddivine

DEL: Motion brings solid trio to Kent, Christiana Stakes

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, June 25, 2026

Delaware Park picks and analysis: June 25, 2026

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, June 24

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

Cox takes a De Francis swing.

DEL: Motion brings solid trio to.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, June 24

Millionaire Muad’dib retired

Payne putting the puzzle pieces together

Read On sends Gaudet barn to.