“Life-changing” Witty looks live in McKay Turf Sprint
Owner-breeder-trainer Lizzie Merryman had offers on Witty, but they weren’t life-changing. He is, she says, as he heads into the Jim McKay Turf Sprint at Pimlico.
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Tag: Jim McKay Turf Sprint
Jim McKay Turf Sprint to be part of US-UK partnership
The Jim McKay Turf Sprint, a Preakness weekend staple at Pimlico, will be part of a trans-Atlantic race series with races in Britain and California.
Read More Carotari earns popular win in McKay Turf Sprint
In his first start of 2022, Carotari picked up where he left off in 2021, posting a popular win as the favorite in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint at PImlico.
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Undefeated Yaupon dominates G3 Chick Lang
Yaupon ran his record to a four-for-four with a dominant front-end score in the Grade 3 Chick Lang Stakes to top the Preakness Thursday card at Pimlico.
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Wild About Star, Completed Pass seek title defenses
Defending champs Wild About Star and Completed Pass headline a pair of turf sprint stakes at Pimlico Thursday.
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Trainer Gonzalez pointing three to Preakness weekend stakes
Trainer Claudio Gonzalez is looking to have three runners — one a defending champion — in Preakness weekend stakes next month.
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McKay Turf Sprint: Former nickel claimer Oak Bluffs on rise
Once a $5,000 claimer, Oak Bluffs may enter the McKay Turf Sprint as a logical contender for trainer Mary Eppler.
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In Focus: Wagering Black-Eyed Susan day at Pimlico
Our In Focus guide offers in-depth, horse-by-horse analysis of all six stakes Saturday at Laurel Park, including the G2 Fritchie and G3 General George!
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Ben’s Cat set for title defense in McKay Turf Sprint
Venerable superstar Ben’s Cat is hunting his sixth win in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint this Friday at Pimlico.
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Big jump in handle and a sun-splashed Black-Eyed Susan
Perfect weather helped fuel big jumps in handle and attendance on Black-Eyed Susan day at Pimlico.
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Ageless Ben’s Cat guns for third straight McKay victory
Nine-year-old fan favorite Ben’s Cat will face a solid group when he aims for his third straight triumph in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint Friday at Pimlico.
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Veterans Page McKenney, Ben’s Cat ready for action
Page McKenney, recently third in the Grade 2 Charles Town Classic, and ageless Ben’s Cat are both on track for Black-Eyed Susan day stakes.
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