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Captain Bodgit
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May
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Pimlico: 10 great moments

  • Ted Black / 5 months
  • 28
  • 7 min read

The current version of Pimlico had its swan song — and one more great moment — Saturday. Here’s one reporter’s take on its greatest.

Bosserati
16
May
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  • Bosserati
  • Brittany Russell
  • John Velazquez
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Pimlico Special
  • The Very One S.

One last time, it’s always something at Pimlico

  • Frank Vespe / 5 months
  • 16
  • 4 min read

Maybe it was inevitable. Maybe there had to be, you know, something unusual to happen this weekend at Pimlico. Given the history and all.

Pyrenees
16
May
  • Black-Eyed Susan S.
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Pimlico Special

Experts’ Black-Eyed Susan day picks

  • The Biz / 5 months
  • 27
  • 4 min read

We asked our experts for their take on who will win the key stakes Friday on Black-Eyed Susan day at Pimlico. Their answers.

Pyrenees
13
May
  • Cherie DeVaux
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Pimlico Special
  • Pyrenees

Pyrenees seeks to defend Pimlico Special title

  • The Biz / 5 months
  • 12
  • 3 min read

Pyrenees was up late to win the 2024 Pimlico Special, kicking off a big year for trainer Cherie DeVaux, and will seek to defend that title Friday.

Pimlico
09
May
  • Black-Eyed Susan S.
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Pimlico Special
  • Preakness

Preakness: A Baltimore-bred’s Pimlico memories

  • Gary Quill / 5 months
  • 34
  • 7 min read

Longtime handicapper Gary Quill has been going to Pimlico for more than 60 years. Here’s what he’ll remember as a new facility replaces the old.

Pyrenees
17
May
  • Brian Hernandez Jr.
  • Cherie DeVaux
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Pimlico Special
  • Pyrenees

Pyrenees rallies late to summit Pimlico Special

  • Frank Vespe / 1 year
  • 2
  • 4 min read

Pyrenees rallied late to win a thrilling G3 Pimlico Special and give trainer Cherie DeVaux three stakes wins on the afternoon.

Rattle N Roll
19
May
  • Flavien Prat
  • Ken McPeek
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Pimlico Special
  • Rattle N Roll
  • Ron Moquett
  • Speed Bias

Rattle N Roll in time to take Pimlico Special

  • Frank Vespe / 2 years
  • 2
  • 4 min read

Rattle N Roll just ran down Speed Bias on the money to take the Pimlico Special, a win that trainer Ken McPeek said packs more punch than you might expect.

Armando R
18
May
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  • Damon Dilodovico
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Pimlico Special

Pimlico Special: The longer the better for Armando R

  • Ted Black / 2 years
  • 2
  • 4 min read

Trainer Damon Dilodovico took Pimlico Special hopeful Armando R for $16,000 — but takes no credit for the astute claim.

First Captain
20
May
  • Bobby Flay
  • Curlin
  • Luis Saez
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Pimlico Special
  • Shug McGaughey
  • Siena Farm
  • Vindictive
  • West Point Thoroughbreds
  • Woodford Racing

First Captain first under the wire in Pimlico Special

  • Jennifer Kelly / 3 years
  • 2
  • 4 min read

First Captain, a $1.5 million yearling purchase, took another step towards justifying his gaudy price with a rallying win in the historic Pimlico Special.

The Reds
20
May
  • Anthony Farrior
  • Excellorator
  • Hugh McMahon
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Pimlico Special
  • Robin Graham
  • Treasure Trove
  • Workin On a Dream

Locals set for big swing in Pimlico Special

  • Ted Black / 3 years
  • 2
  • 6 min read

Though a Grade 3, the Pimlico Special’s gaudy history makes it a major race, and several local trainers are set to try their luck.

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