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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.

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, July 11, 2026

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 11, 2026

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks July 11

Off to the Races Radio lineup for July 11

Opening of Parx Racing turf course pushed to spring 2027

Daniel Centeno lands milestone win

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

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Opening of Parx Racing turf course.

Daniel Centeno lands milestone win

First win for apprentice Magglio Sanchez

PODCAST: Delaware Park Today, July 9

CNL: Bailes, Trombetta hope for good.