Preakness Stakes 143
Justify wins the 143rd running of the Grade I Preakness Stakes.
Triple Crown
News, stories, video, blogs, results, previews for the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont Stakes
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Preakness Stakes Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Preakness Stakes winner Justify, including trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Mike Smith.
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Ritvo: Preakness Could Become Elite Event at Laurel
The only thing that will keep Pimlico Race Course in business as a racetrack is if the Preakness Stakes (G1) stays. But the only thing that will keep the Preakness at Pimlico is if the racetrack gets revamped by the Maryland Stadium Authority.
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Preakness Stakes Wrap
Claire Crosby recaps the foggy Preakness Stakes, which saw Justify fight for the victory in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
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Justify Emerges From the Fog to Win Preakness
In an intense, white fog at Pimlico Race Course, Justify and Good Magic, the top two finishers in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), dueled for the second prize in the Triple Crown.
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Preakness Scene Setter with Claire Crosby
Preakness day video update with Claire Crosby on May 19, 2018.
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Rain Continues to Affect Pimlico on Preakness Day
The poncho will replace the fascinator as the fashion of choice for the 143rd Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.
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'Bob and Wayne Show' Hard to Beat at Preakness
For all the greats that have laid claim to the Woodlawn Vase in the 143-year-old history of the Preakness Stakes (G1), no trainers in the modern era have worked the 1 3/16-mile race the way Hall of Famers Bob Baffert and D. Wayne Lukas have.
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Baffert's Preakness Success Points to a Justify Win
For the third time in the past four years, the weatherman says there is an excellent chance the Preakness Stakes (G1) will be run in the muck and mire. That was also the case when American Pharoah (2015) and Exaggerator (2016) came splashing home.
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Preakness Stakes Week 2018
Images from the days leading up to the 143rd Preakness Stakes
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Preakness News Update for May 18
Reporting from Pimlico Race Course, Claire Crosby shares updates on morning track appearances from Justify, Quip, Sporting Chance, Bravazo, and Good Magic.
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Preakness Stakes: Chad Brown on Good Magic
Chad Brown talks about Good Magic's prospects for the Preakness Stakes.
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Justify Goes Out Early for Final Preakness Gallop
Justify went out for his final pre-Preakness Stakes (G1) gallop in the dark May 18 at Pimlico Race Course, about three hours earlier than he hit the track the day prior, and Bob Baffert had a simple explanation as to why he changed things up.
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John Servis Back at the Preakness After 14 Years
Bringing Diamond King to Baltimore has been very different than when Smarty Jones made his bid in 2004. The atmosphere at Servis' base in Bensalem, Pa., leading up to the Preakness was that of everyday business.
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Geroux Gets Next Classic Chance With Quip
Barely a decade into his career, jockey Florent Geroux is running low on significant obstacles still to conquer—save for three big stumbling blocks designed to make the best of the best question if they've met their match.
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Preakness News Update for May 17
Reporting from Pimlico Race Course on a rainy morning, Claire Crosby shares updates on morning track appearances from Justify, Good Magic, Bravazo, Quip, Diamond King, and Lone Sailor.
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Rains Part for Justify in First Spin at Pimlico
Dodging the worst of the weather, Justify had as ideal a morning as possible in his first trip over the Pimlico Race Course surface since arriving for his expected run in the middle leg of the Triple Crown.
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Three Trainers Eligible for Pimlico Bonus
After securing the top bonus from Pimlico Race Course last year in its program that rewards trainers who support its Preakness (G1) weekend stakes races, Steve Asmussen appears well-positioned for another run.
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BackTrack: Unbeaten Seattle Slew Sweeps Triple Crown
BackTrack is in the 10th of 12 weeks looking back at the Belmont Stakes (G1) victories of the Triple Crown winners in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the New York classic.
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Justify Draws Post 7 for Preakness Stakes
China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners, Starlight Racing, and WinStar Farm's Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Justify drew post 7 at the Preakness Stakes (G1) draw May 16 at Pimlico Race Course.
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Lukas Horses Take It Easy in Pimlico Slop
The D. Wayne Lukas-trained pair of Bravazo and Sporting Chance didn't do any exerting training May 16 at Pimlico Race Course, because their Hall of Fame conditioner didn't like the wet track in Baltimore.
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What's Going On Here: Hi Ho Pimlico
What will this year’s Preakness bring? We wouldn’t dare make a prediction, but we do know the race will be preceded by some good conversation and some tasty crab cakes.
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Owners of Multiple Classic Horses Plot Their Course
In this year's Triple Crown chase, a frequent topic of discussion has been ownership groups with multiple horses in the series.
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Safety Alliance Reaccredits Pimlico Race Course
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance.
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NBC Sports Plans Multi-Platform Preakness Coverage
Kentucky Derby winner Justify leads the field as NBC Sports Group presents the 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, this Saturday, May 19, at 5 p.m. ET on NBC.
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Preakness Horses Make First Trips to Pimlico Main Track
The whole field for the second leg of the Triple Crown isn't on the grounds yet, but the three who arrived May 14 took their first trips out to the Pimlico Race Course main track May 15.
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HRRN Plans Plenty of Preakness Coverage
Horse Racing Radio Network will provide more than 10 hours of live on-site Preakness Stakes coverage from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md. beginning Wednesday afternoon.
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Maryland Horse Industry Adds $1.3 Billion to Economy
The report found the horse industry total employment impact is more than 21,000 jobs, including a more than $500 million impact from the horse racing sector alone.
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Dyehard Fan Supply to Handle Justify Merchandise
WinStar Farm, one of the owners of 2018 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Justify, has selected Dyehard Fan Supply as merchandiser for the prized horse.
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Lukas: Sporting Chance a 'Knockout' at Yearling Sale
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas rated Sporting Chance highly as a yearling and the colt was subsequently purchased by William Mack and Robert Barker for $575,000.
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Television, Radio Schedule for Preakness Week
Following is a list of television, radio, and online video coverage scheduled for the week leading up to the Preakness Stakes (G1).
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Justify Passes Baffert's Eye Test
With trainer Bob Baffert in attendance and a gaggle of media looking on, Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Justify continued his preparations for the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1) with an energetic 1 1/2-mile gallop May 14.
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Tenfold Aims to Take Big Step Forward in Preakness
Tenfold put in the standard week-of exercise the Steve Asmussen barn is known for, covering an easy half-mile in :49 2/5 at Churchill Downs May 14 in preparation for his expected start in the Preakness Stakes (G1) May 19 at Pimlico Race Course.
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Preakness Contenders Put in Training at Churchill
Five Churchill Downs-based Preakness Stakes (G1) contenders continued their final preparations May 13 prior to shipping to Baltimore for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
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Good Magic to Challenge Justify in Preakness
Trainer Chad Brown said May 13 that Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) runner-up Good Magic will take on Justify again in the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.
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Quip Logs Final Work Before Heading to Preakness
The Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby (G2) winner hit the track with Brisset aboard at 6:30 a.m. ET, breezed a half-mile in :48 1/5, and galloped out to five furlongs in 1:00 3/5.
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Tenfold Joins Preakness Fray
Winchell Thoroughbreds' homebred Tenfold officially joined the Preakness Stakes (G1) fray, according to his connections, and galloped 1 1/2 miles May 12 at Churchill Downs.
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Justify Continues Progress Toward Preakness
Undefeated Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Justify continued his preparations for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1), when he galloped 1 1/2 miles May 11 at Churchill Downs.
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Native Dancer's Preakness Trophy Offered at Auction
The Woodlawn Vase presented to Alfred G. Vanderbilt following Native Dancer's score in the 1953 Preakness Stakes will be offered at public auction May 23 at Doyle in New York.
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Mike Smith Suspended, Preakness Mount Not Affected
Jockey Mike Smith has been suspended four days by the California Horse Racing Board stewards at Santa Anita Park for "for failure to maintain a straight course and causing interference in the stretch" during a race May 6.
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Diamond King Heading to Preakness
Trainer John Servis confirmed May 10 that Cash is King, D.J. Stable, and LC Racing's Diamond King will make his next start in the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1).
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Justify Has Easy Gallop in Return to the Track
After walking the shedrow for four days while being treated for a bruise to his left heel, Justify went back to training and galloped about a mile and a half over the Churchill Downs surface in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (G1).
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BackTrack: Secretariat Delivers Dominating Belmont Win
BackTrack is in the ninth of 12 weeks looking back at the Belmont Stakes (G1) victories of the Triple Crown winners in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the New York classic.
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Bolt d'Oro Still Under Consideration for Preakness
Owner and trainer Mick Ruis said May 9 that multiple grade 1 winner Bolt d'Oro may still end up in the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1).
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Equibase Releases Revised Kentucky Derby Chart
Upon further review, Equibase has updated its chart for the 2018 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) May 5 at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Kaleidoscope With a Touch of 'Red'
There is a sire we tend to overlook as a dominant influence, but who produced two daughters that are responsible for the majority of today’s top stars.
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Preakness Decisions Hang on Justify's Return to Track
Like many in the racing community, trainer Tom Amoss is as interested as anyone to see how unbeaten Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Justify looks once he returns to the track.
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WGOH: It's Getting Harder to Read the Program
Thoroughbred ownership is getting complicated
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Quip Confirmed for Preakness Run
WinStar Farm president and CEO Elliott Walden said May 8 that Quip is officially headed to the Preakness Stakes (G1) for a clash with Kentucky Derby winner Justify, who is also co-owned by WinStar.
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Derby 144's Broken Jinxes and Superstitions
The story lines woven through this year's Run for the Roses included debate about the power of the Apollo Curse and later a reference to a superstition that green is bad luck in racing.
