Nyquist galloped the Pimlico main track Saturday morning, his final workout at Old Hilltop before heading home to Santa Anita.
Closing day at Pimlico June 26 will feature three Virginia-bred and two Maryland-bred stakes.
There will be carryovers in Pimlico’s Pick 5 and Rainbow Pick 6 after longshots posted some big upsets Thursday.
Do What I Say, owner of a spotless two-for-two turf ledger, is one of 10 sophomore fillies slated to tackle the Stormy Blues Stakes at Pimlico Saturday.
In a May 28 radio interview, Maryland Jockey Club president Sal Sinatra acknowledged challenges at Pimlico — but said “there’s a spot” for Old Hilltop going forward.
Longtime leading Maryland sire Not for Love has been euthanized after a bout with colic.
Jockey Lane Luzzi will shift his tack from Maryland to Gulfstream Park starting this weekend.
Preakness champ Exaggerator had his final gallop at Pimlico Saturday morning and is scheduled to head to Belmont Sunday.
Pimlico’s Rainbow Pick 6 continued to grow Friday, the carryover reaching nearly $190,000.
A pair of stakes winners are among 19 sophomore fillies nominated to Pimlico’s Stormy Blues Stakes June 4.