Promising sophomore fillies face off in the Black-Eyed Susan, while six graded winners will tackle the Pimlico Special.
A number of familiar names are among 183 nominations to six stakes on the Black-Eyed Susan day undercard at Pimlico.
Fresh off a narrow win in the Charles Town Classic, Something Awesome will be pointed to the Grade 3 Pimlico Special next month, trainer Jose Corrales said.
Jockey Xavier Perez rode in the Breeders’ Cup in 2013 but has since fallen off the map. His three stakes mounts Friday are one sign he’s coming back.
Multiple Grade 1 winner Shaman Ghost – who recently took Santa Anita’s Big ‘Cap – will make his next start on Preakness eve in the Pimlico Special.
The Racing Biz today released its latest In Focus wagering guide, to Friday’s four graded stakes at Pimlico, including the G2 Black-Eyed Susan.
Speedy Charles Town Classic winner Stanford has been withdrawn from the Pimlico Special and will await the Met Mile.
Grade 1 Stephen Foster winner Noble Bird figures to be gunning for the lead early and trying to take them all the way in Friday’s Pimlico Special.
Grade 1 winner Noble Bird heads a strong contingent of Pimlico-bound runners for trainer Mark Casse.
Local stars Ben’s Cat and Page McKenney, as well as national names like Untapable and I’m a Chatterbox highlight Pimlico’s Preakness-even stakes nominations.