Pimlico’s final day to feature five stakes
Closing day at Pimlico June 26 will feature three Virginia-bred and two Maryland-bred stakes.
Closing day at Pimlico June 26 will feature three Virginia-bred and two Maryland-bred stakes.
There will be carryovers in Pimlico’s Pick 5 and Rainbow Pick 6 after longshots posted some big upsets Thursday.
Do What I Say, owner of a spotless two-for-two turf ledger, is one of 10 sophomore fillies slated to tackle the Stormy Blues Stakes at Pimlico Saturday.
In a May 28 radio interview, Maryland Jockey Club president Sal Sinatra acknowledged challenges at Pimlico — but said “there’s a spot” for Old Hilltop going forward.
Preakness champ Exaggerator had his final gallop at Pimlico Saturday morning and is scheduled to head to Belmont Sunday.
Pimlico’s Rainbow Pick 6 continued to grow Friday, the carryover reaching nearly $190,000.
A pair of stakes winners are among 19 sophomore fillies nominated to Pimlico’s Stormy Blues Stakes June 4.
With a big carry from Preakness day, the carryover for the Pimlico Rainbow 6 will top $170,000 heading into Friday.
The Jackpot Pick 6 carryover for Thursday’s Pimlico card is more than $160,000.
Preakness winner Exaggerator jogged at Pimlico, while Kentucky Derby champ Nyquist continued to recover after spiking a fever.