The Maryland Jockey Club will once again offer $100,000 in trainer bonuses over Preakness weekend at PImlico in October.
Swiss Skydiver, runner-up in the Kentucky Oaks, is under consideration for the Praekness, her trainer said – depending on who shows up.
Multiple stakes winner Laki will be considered for the Grade 3 De Francis Dash October 3 at Pimlico, trainer Damon Dilodovico said.
The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, typically the anchor of the Preakness eve card, will instead take place on Preakness day this year.
The clubhouse at Pimlico Race Course will reopen for off-track wagering starting Thursday and will be open on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule.
Stronach Group exec Craig Fravel, in an interview with NBC Sports, said Wednesday that the Preakness might end up running prior to the Kentucky Derby.
Legislation to redo Pimlico and Laurel Park passed both houses of the Md. Legislature Wednesday and now heads to the Governor.
In a Tuesday press conference, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said that his office in discussion with the Maryland Jockey Club about postponing the Preakness.
Legislation that would allow for both Pimlico and Laurel Park to be razed and rebuilt easily passed the Maryland House on Sunday.
Legislation to create the funding and structures to raze and rebuild both Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course passed the Maryland Senate by a 44-1 vote.