The connections of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah will receive a special award of merit at this year’s Preakness.
Fan favorite Ben’s Cat will make the first start of his 10-year-old season Sunday at Laurel Park.
Undefeated Bobcat is being pointed to one of a trio of Preakness weekend undercard stakes, said trainer Dale Capuano.
Trainer Rudy Rodriguez plans to have a string of up to 40 horses at Laurel Park over the summer.
Metaboss, last year’s G3 El Camino Real Derby winner, will make his long-awaited return to the races Friday at Laurel Park.
Lady Sabelia, the speedy mare who won the 2015 G2 Barbara Fritchie Handicap, suffered a fractured sesamoid Sunday morning and will be retired.
Rose Brier remained undefeated at Laurel Park by winning the Henry S. Clark Stakes in a track-record 1:33.11 for one mile on the turf.
Jockey Alex Cintron logged a huge day today at Laurel Park, winning five times.
Stronach Group COO Tim Ritvo lectured earlier this week in a “Gambling in the new millennium” class at the University of Maryland.
The Maryland Jockey Club has named the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance the honorary postmaster for the Preakness Stakes.
