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.
Articles posted May 18, 2013
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Open Water Rushes Late for Everett Surprise
With a surge through the stretch under Joe Talamo, 9-1 shot Open Water upset the field in the $150,000 Marjorie L. Everett Handicap (gr. II) for her first stakes victory May 18 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
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.
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. View Slideshow
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
- By Pete Denk
Pete wonders how to make money on the Preakness card. read blog
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. Watch Video
Preakness: Orb Gets a Bath Preakness Morning
Trainer Shug McGaughey gives Orb a bath on the morning of Preakness Stakes. Watch Video
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).
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