149th Preakness Stakes Purse Increases to $2 Million to Kick Off Series
$5 Million Challenge Coast-to-Coast Pick’ Em Challenge Sweepstakes Connects 1/ST Premier Events

LAUREL, MD – 1/ST, the innovative brand behind North America’s most prestigious Thoroughbred horse racing, entertainment and wagering events, announces a $25 million dollar racing and incentive series connecting Preakness 149, The California Crown and the 2025 Pegasus World Cup.

Miss Harriett Goes the Distance in $100,000 Wide Country
Meet-Leading Jockey Jaime Rodriguez Rides Both Winners

LAUREL, MD – Morris Kernan and Jagger Inc.’s Speedyness, unable to hold the lead after setting the pace in his prior stakes attempt nearly three months ago, had no such trouble in Saturday’s $100,000 Miracle Wood, pulling away for a front-running 1 ½-length triumph at Laurel Park.

It’s Sizzling Time Springs $100,000 John B. Campbell Upset

LAUREL, MD – Hillwood Stable’s multiple stakes winner Post Time, cutting back to a sprint just three weeks after a career-best performance going one mile, overcame the quick turnaround and shorter trip with aplomb to register a 3 ½-length triumph in Saturday’s $200,000 General George (G3) at Laurel Park.

4YO Favored to End Four-Race Losing Streak in $100K John Campbell
General George (G3), Barbara Fritchie (G3) Top Winter Carnival Card

LAUREL, MD – A change of scenery did wonders last spring and summer for Repole Stable’s Be Better, who reeled off three consecutive wins following a move from New York to the Mid-Atlantic including his lone stakes victory.