Our 2020 Preakness Memories series kicks off with the controversial Codex, who beat the filly who stole the nation’s heart.
Coconut Cake is now three-for-four, and trainer Claudio Gonzalez celebrated the summer meet training title today at Laurel Park.
Liveyourbeastlife, a closing second in the Grade 2 Jim Dandy, will take a big swing in the Preakness, his trainer said.
After going a month between mounts, jockey Katie Davis has returned to action with a flourish, winning with seven of 15 starters this month.
The Maryland Jockey Club will once again offer $100,000 in trainer bonuses over Preakness weekend at PImlico in October.
Swiss Skydiver, runner-up in the Kentucky Oaks, is under consideration for the Praekness, her trainer said – depending on who shows up.
Pending Virginia Racing Commission approval, Maryland’s Laurel Park will play host to five stakes restricted to Virginia-bred or -sired runners.
Kentucky Derby winner Authentic remains on track for the October 3 Preakness Stakes, trainer Bob Baffert said, as does stablemate Thousand Words.
The Maryland Jockey Club’s decision to eliminate the playing of “Maryland, My Maryland” is the right call at the right time, our correspondent writes.
Multiple stakes winner Laki will be considered for the Grade 3 De Francis Dash October 3 at Pimlico, trainer Damon Dilodovico said.