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.
Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist, third as the favorite in Saturday’s Preakness, will return home to California rather than contesting the Belmont Stakes.
Preakness winner Exaggerator returned to the Pimlico track Tuesday morning, and Nyquist’s temperature returned to normal.
Preakness winner Exaggerator walked the Pimlico shedrow today and will likely return to the track on Tuesday.