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PREAKNESS MEDIA ADVISORY

Preakness 148 Media Website Available
Video of Interviews, Horses Training, News Updates

LAUREL, MD – The Preakness 148 newsfeed is now available at Preakness.isctv.com.

Interviews, training, features, horse arrivals and news will be updated continually on this site.

Maryland Commission Chairman Algeo to Receive Special Award of Merit

To be Recognized at Alibi Breakfast May 18 at Pimlico

LAUREL, MD – Michael Algeo, Chairman of the Maryland Racing Commission, will be recognized with the Special Award of Merit May 18 during the Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico Race Course.

The Special Award of Merit is given to those who have made a positive impact on the racing industry. Past winners have included Jim McKay, D. Wayne Lukas, Chick Lang, King Leatherbury, and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

Kentucky Derby Hero Mage Confirmed for May 20 Preaknes

Part Owner Ramiro Restrepo: ‘Crab Cakes Here We Come’
National Treasure Set for Preakness Run after Sharp Breeze
McGaughey: Preakness Ideal Fit for Perform
First Mission scheduled for Saturday Breeze

LAUREL, MD – Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage was officially confirmed Friday morning for a start in the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1) at historic Pimlico Race Course.

Mage’s Preakness Status Likely to be Decided Friday

National Treasure Slated to Breeze Friday at Santa Anita
Chase the Chaos’ Owner Enjoying Pinch-Me Moment
First Mission Schools, Gallops at Churchill

LAUREL, MD – A final decision on Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage’s status for the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1) at historic Pimlico Race Course is expected to be made Friday, according to Gustavo Delgado Jr, son of and assistant to trainer Gustavo Delgado Sr.

Undefeated Santa Anita Oaks (G2) Winner Faiza Among 31 Black-Eyed Susan Noms - Carter (G1) Winner Doppelganger Nominated to Pimlico Special (G3)

G1 Preakness Supported by 15 Stakes May 19-20
Participating Trainers Eligible for $100,000 in Bonus Money

LAUREL, MD – The 148th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1) will be supported by 15 stakes, eight graded, worth $2.1 million in purses May 19-20 at Pimlico Race Course.

Disarm, Red Route One ‘Gunning’ for May 20 Preakness

Cox Seeking Personal Triple Crown with First Mission
Mage’s Four-Race Experience Could be a Plus for Preakness
Confidence Game Resumes Training for Preakness

LAUREL, MD – Gun Runner, the 2017 Horse of the Year who retired with earnings of just under $16 million, sired a Preakness Stakes (G1) winner from his first crop of 3-year-olds last year in Early Voting.

Maryland Racing Returns to Legendary Pimlico Race Course

Preakness Meet at Pimlico Opens Thursday for 15-Day Stand
148th Preakness Stakes (G1) Set for Saturday, May 20
99th Black-Eyed Susan (G2), Pimlico Special (G3) Friday, May 19
$100,000 Trainer Bonus Returns for Preakness Weekend Stakes

LAUREL, MD – Live racing returns to Pimlico Race Course Thursday for the opening of its 15-day Preakness Meet, highlighted by the 148th running of the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, Saturday, May 20.

Preakness 148 Notes

Back to Track for Derby Hero Mage Tuesday Morning
Pletcher ‘Seeking Some More Clarity’ on Forte’s Preakness Status
Brown: Blazing Sevens ‘As Good As I’ve Ever Seen Him’
McGaughey Planning Return to Preakness with Perform

Mage Showing All the Right Signs for Run in Preakness 148

Video: Forte ‘Looked Very Good’ in Monday Morning Gallop
Rivelli: Two Phil’s ‘Back at Home Chilling’
Baffert: National Treasure ‘Probable’ for Preakness
Desormeaux Has ‘More Respect’ for Confidence Game Than Ever

$100,000 Trainer Bonus Returns for Preakness Weekend Stakes

Total of 16 Stakes, Nine Graded, Worth $3.6 Million May 20 & 21
148th Preakness (G1) May 20, 99th Black-Eyed Susan (G2) May 19
Preakness Weekend Stakes Nominations Close Tuesday, May 9

LAUREL, MD – For a seventh straight year, the Maryland Jockey Club is offering bonus money totaling $100,000 to trainers who run a minimum of five horses in the 15 Thoroughbred stakes races during Preakness weekend, May 19 and 20, at Pimlico Race Course.