Jesus’ Team took a jog around the racing strip at Pimlico Monday morning, while four other contenders had their final timed workouts before the Preakness.
Kentucky Derby winner Authentic is favored in Saturday’s Grade 1 Preakness Stakes, where he’ll contend with the filly Swiss Skydiver, among others.
Our 2020 Preakness Memories series continues with Red Bullet, who was late to racing but just in time to spoil the Triple Crown hopes of Fusaichi Pegasus.
Jesus’ Team arrived at Pimlico Sunday afternoon, becoming the first Preakness contender to reach Old Hilltop.
Mr. Big News is heading towards the Preakness with “everything going his way,” his trainer Bret Calhoun said.
Old Hilltop has seen a lot of things, but it’s never seen the likes of what it will confront this year: a Preakness without fans.
Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, closing in on the North American record for wins, will have three in the Preakness, including new name Excession.
The Maryland Jockey Club has announced the Covid-19 protocols jockeys riding on Preakness weekend must follow.
Mr. Big News cruised a half-mile in a “maintenance work” Friday, and trainer Bret Calhoun said his charge looks ready for the Preakness.
Our 2020 Preakness Memories series continues with Timber Country, who rallied to win the 1995 Preakness and snap a lengthy losing streak.
