Preakness Records Fourth-Highest Attendance

The Maryland Jockey Club reported that Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on-track attendance at Pimlico Race Course of 117,203 was fourth-highest in the history of the race and the May 18 total handle of $81,940,233 was sixth-highest.

Bravo Guides Za Approval to Red Bank Victory

With a well-timed ride from Joe Bravo, favored Za Approval caught outsider Tune Me In in the final yards to capture the $111,000 Red Bank Stakes (gr. III) on the turf May 18 at Monmouth Park.

Oxbow Never Looks Back in Preakness Upset

Calumet Farm's Oxbow gunned to the front from the gate in the $1 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 18 and never looked back to post a 1 3/4-length victory at 15-1.

Glorious View Guts Out Vagrancy Triumph

Pressed all the way on a fast pace, favored Glorious View refused to give way in the stretch in her stakes debut, capturing the $200,000 Vagrancy Handicap (gr. II) May 18 at Belmont Park.

Pimlico-Loving Skyring Posts 24-1 Dixie Upset

Calumet Farm's Skyring, winless in 11 starts since a victory at Pimlico Race Course last May, found the winner's circle again at the Maryland track in the Longines Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT).

Pianist Zips to Victory in Gallorette

Benefiting from a quick start, Pianist set a fast pace en route to a gate-to-wire victory in the Gallorette Handicap on the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) undercard at Pimlico Race Course.

Stalking Sage Valley Wins Maryland Sprint

Running for the first time in 2013, Michael Dubb's Sage Valley earned his fourth straight victory when he took the $150,000 Maryland Sprint Handicap (gr. III) at Pimlico Race Course May 18.

Summer Applause Takes Allaire DuPont Distaff

Summer Applause ground her way to the lead and held off Sea Island in the $150,000 Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes Presented by Toyota (gr. III) at Pimlico Race Course May 18.

Redwood Kitten, Zee Bros Win on Pimlico Card

Zayat Stables' Zee Bros among the stakes winners at Pimlico during the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) day program.

Godolphin's Farhh Overpowers Lockinge Rivals

Overshadowed last year, Godolphin's Farhh showed off his class in his 2013 debut with a dazzling breakout performance at the group I level May 18 in the JLT Lockinge Stakes (Eng-I) at Newbury.

Slideshow: 2013 Preakness Week

Images of the week that lead up to the big day at Pimlico.

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Looking at Fresh Contenders in the Preakness

From a field of 19 for the Kentucky Derby, the runners now number nine for the Preakness. This year Departing, Titletown Five, and Govenor Charlie opted to forego the Run for the Roses to chase black-eyed Susans instead.

Beaten Up Regains Winning Form in Doomben Cup

Benefiting from an ideal post draw, Beaten Up bested favorite Foreteller by three-quarters of a length in the Aus$500,000 Kirks Doomben Cup (Aus-I) May 18 in a one-two finish for trainer Chris Waller.

Pimlico Renovation Plans Still in the Works

The Maryland Jockey Club expects to begin construction on new barns at Laurel Park this year as part of a long-term capital improvement plan, but it is holding off on announcing details of renovations at Pimlico Race Course.

Preakness Preview: Orb is Everyone's Target

Can the Kentucky Derby winner hold off eight challengers -- including five wheeling back from that race two weeks ago -- in the May 18 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico? Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey thinks so.

Secretariat Podcast: Preakness, Ron Turcotte

Ron Turcotte looks back on Secretariat's victory in the Preakness.

Hard to get Past Orb in Preakness

Pete wonders how to make money on the Preakness card.

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Weather Could Impact Preakness Attendance

With the forecast calling for a high temperature of 70 degrees and a strong possibility of rain for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), the Maryland Jockey Club could be hard-pressed to surpass last year's record crowd of 121,309.

Preakness: Orb Grazes Preakness Morning

Kentucky Derby winner Orb eats some breakfast early Preakness morning at Pimlico.

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Preakness: Orb Gets a Bath Preakness Morning

Trainer Shug McGaughey gives Orb a bath on the morning of Preakness Stakes.

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Preakness is Napravnik's Homecoming

Rosie Napravnik remembers galloping horses at Pimlico Race Course before she even earned her jockey's license. On May 18 aboard Mylute, she'll become just the third woman to ever ride in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

38,957 Attend Black-Eyed Susan Program

An on-track crowd of 38,957 watched Fiftyshadesofhay win the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (gr. II) May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

NTRA Elects Dado to Board; Safety Code Update

NTRA board also updates NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance code of standards, which serves as a basis for furture Alliance accreditation. Revisions call for injury review committees and starting gate-removal protocols.

Canada's Wilson Wins Pimlico Jockey Challenge

Canadian jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson compiled 36 points to easily win the inaugural $34,000 Xpressbet 'Battle of the Sexes' Jockey Challenge May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

Fiftyshadesofhay Prevails in Black-Eyed Susan

Jockey Joel Rosario's remarkable run continued May 17 when he cleverly brought Fiftyshadesofhay from off the pace to win the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (gr. II) at Pimlico Race Course.

Last Gunfighter Gets 6th Straight in 'Special

Odds-on choice Last Gunfighter collared pacesetter Eighttofasttocatch in the final furlong and drew off by 4 1/4 lengths for his sixth consecutive victory May 17 in the $300,000 Pimlico Special (gr. III) in Baltimore, Md.

Ben's Cat Logs Win No. 21 in Turf Sprint

Owned by The Jim Stable of trainer King Leatherbury, Ben's Cat won the 21st race of his 31-race career with a solid come-from-behind tally in the $100,000 Jim McKay Sprint Presented by Apple Ford May 17 at Pimlico.

The King Discusses The Cat

Trainer King Leatherbury on victory by Ben's Cat in Jim McKay Turf Sprint.

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Pyramid Peak Euthanized Due to Old Age

Multiple stakes winner was one of owner John Oxley's and trainer John Ward's first Kentucky Derby entrants.

Russ-Tortora Beats Jitters, Wins Lady Legends

Mary Russ-Tortora retired as a professional jockey in 1994, and even though she had ridden in the "Lady Legends for the Cure" the past three years, she was extremely nervous in the starting gate for the race at Pimlico.

Pimlico: May 17 Undercard Stakes Rundown

Dance the Bristol continued her roll with a strong win in the $100,000 Skipat Stakes at Pimlico Race Course May 17, then I'm Mom's Favorite got up in the shadow of the wire in the $100,000 Ms. Preakness Pink Warrior.

Immortal Eyes Has MD Sprint 'Cap in Sights

Robert Abbo Racing Stable's Immortal Eyes, a top Mid-Atlantic region sprinter with 13 victories and 12 seconds in 41 starts, will attempt to get his first victory at Pimlico Race Course in the May 18 Maryland Sprint Handicap.

Dawn Approach Goes Forward for Investic Derby

Unbeaten Dawn Approach leads 24 colts going forward in the 2013 Investec Derby (Eng-I), the premier classic run at Epsom Downs June 1.

Orb 3-5 Choice After Several Hours of Betting

Orb was the 3-5 favorite in very early wagering on the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I), according to the Maryland Jockey Club.

Baffert: Orb Win Would be a Boost for Racing

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert says that a victory by Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb in the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) would be a major boost to horse racing.

Still No Uniform Medication in Triple Crown

While in recent years horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, one only need look at its biggest series, the Triple Crown, to see a lack of consistency.

Haskin's Preakness Report: Final Observations

This year's Preakness is all about Orb. And then there are his eight opponents, most of whom are worthy adversaries, with a case to be made for any of them to step up and run a big race.

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Preakness News Minute: 05/17/2013

Steve Haskin reports the news of the day, including final gallops from the contenders and the weather.

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Preakness: Bob Baffert

Bob Baffert talks about Govenor Charlie and Orb.

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Romans Fined for Immigration Filing Glitch

Dale Romans has been fined $150,000 by federal immigration officials for technical and procedure violations associated with I-9 documentation. The Kentucky trainer has appealed the fine.

Live Blog - Friday, May 17 at NOON EDT

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Preakness: O'Neill Returns to Pimlico

Doug O'Neill, the trainer who won 2012 Preakness Stakes with I'll Have Another is back with Goldencents

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There's Realistic Confidence in Orb Camp

Trainer Shug McGaughey said May 17 Orb is coming up to the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) in fine order, but there is still a race to be run against eight other horses.

That Handicapping Show: Preakness Stakes

Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the field of the Preakness Stakes. Will Orb hold off Departing and former Kentucky Derby rivals?

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Secretariat Podcast: Preakness, Penny Chenery

Penny Chenery looks back on Secretariat's victory in the Preakness.

Why Do Racehorses Wear Tongue Ties?

Dr. Scott Palmer explains why some racehorses wear tongue ties and why this equipment is important.

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Preakness: Eddie Plesa Jr. on Itsmyluckyday

Trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. says throw out the Kentucky Derby...and asks the Archbishop of Baltimore for a favor.

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Locksmith Smart Plays Handicapping Analysis

Use handicapper Pete Denk's expert analysis of this weekend's major races to unlock the pari-mutuel window successfully!

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Dawn Approach: A Perfect Heir to His Sire

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Son of New Approach has already proven himself both a worthy heir to his sire and a proud addition to a family that has enjoyed substantial success on both sides of the Atlantic.

Washington Owner/Politician Harley Hoppe Dies

Longtime Washington Thoroughbred owner and renowned businessman/politician Harley H. Hoppe died May 13 at his home on Mercer Island.