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Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 8, 2026
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John Piassek / 4 hours
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We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.
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Battle over MTHA board could land in court
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Frank Vespe / 5 hours
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A battle over who can serve on the Maryland horsemen’s board has involved personal attacks, lawyers, a testy meeting, and now a lawsuit.
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Pimlico Plus skeptics growing louder
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Frank Vespe / 11 hours
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The fits and starts of the Pimlico Plus plan have made horsemen nervous, and now key state officials and legislative leaders are weighing in, too.
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PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, May 7
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The Biz / 12 hours
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The newest Maryland Racing Today podcast features Kentucky Derby and Preakness chatter, plus news and handicapping the Laurel late Pick 5.
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Taj Mahal “that guy” ahead of Preakness
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Press Release / 1 day
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Laurel-based Federico Tesio Stakes winner Taj Mahal is basking in his celebrity status, trainer Brittany Russell says, as he prepares for the Preakness.
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Golden Tempo to bypass Preakness
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Frank Vespe / 1 day
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Kentucky Derby champ Golden Tempo will bypass the May 16 Preakness and point instead to the Belmont Stakes, his trainer said in a statement.
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May
May
Preakness weekend trainer bonuses to return
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Press Release / 1 day
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A total of $150,000 in bonuses will be available to trainers at Laurel over Preakness weekend, split between stakes and non-stakes races.
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May
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Derby show horse Ocelli under Preakness consideration
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Press Release / 1 day
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Two new names, Kentucky Derby show horse Ocelli and Corona de Oro, who did not draw into the Derby, are now under Preakness consideration.
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PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, May 5
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The Biz / 2 days
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This week’s Maryland Racing Today podcast features Equibase chart caller Keith Feustle, who also previously made the morning line in Maryland.
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“Pimlico from the Heart” to debut May 9
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Press Release / 3 days
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A new film brings together a pair of Maryland-based Eclipse Award winners, a cult filmmaker, and a love letter to the old Pimlico.