California Chrome is feeling “excellent,” his connections say. Meanwhile, the plans for other Preakness contenders are coming into focus.
Social Inclusion’s entry into the Preakness gives his trainer, Manny Azpurua, 85, his first Preakness starter.
The Preakness won’t be the only big Pimlico race next weekend. Here are some of the runners we’re expecting to see.
Social Inclusion has boarded a van from Gulfstream to Pimlico for next week’s Preakness Stakes, plus other Preakness news and notes.
Nearly 500 horses have been nominated to Preakness weekend stakes, the Maryland Jockey Club reported.
The Maryland Jockey Club has announced a new two-day, Pick 3 wager, including next Friday’s G3 Pimlico Special and Saturday’s G2 Dixie and G1 Preakness.
The Maryland Racing Commission and Maryland Jockey Club today announced the security, medication, and testing protocols for Preakness weekend.
Social Inclusion, third as the favorite in the Grade 1 Wood Memorial, is expected at Pimlico on Thursday to prep for the Preakness.
Filly Ria Antonia has emerged as an unexpected Preakness possible, despite her sixth place finish in the Kentucky Oaks.
Strong Mandate, the D. Wayne Lukas trainee who’d been considered a possible Preakness starter, has been withdrawn from consideration for the race.