Racing News

MEDIA ADVISORY

05/14/2023

Preakness (G1) Post Position Draw Monday

LAUREL, MD – Post positions and odds will be assigned for the 148 th running of the

Preakness Stakes (G1) Monday, May 15 at Guinness Open Gate Brewery at 5:30 p.m.

The Guinness Open Gate Brewery is located at 5001 Washington Blvd.

The post position draw can also be viewed on either Preakness.com or facebook.com/Preakness.

Video: National Treasure First to Arrive for Preakness 148

05/13/2023

LAUREL, MD – National Treasure, third in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) in November and fourth in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) April 8, arrived at Pimlico Race Course Saturday evening to prepare for the Preakness Stakes (G1), to be run Saturday May 20.

National Treasure, one of possibly nine Preakness starters, is owned by SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Robert E. Masterson, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Jay A. Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital LLC and Catherine Donovan.

Preakness 148 Video

05/13/2023

Trainer Brad Cox on Preakness (G1) contender First Mission

BALTIMORE – Godolphin LLC’s Preakness (G1) contender and Lexington (G3) winner First Mission worked at Churchill Downs Saturday morning, and after trainer Brad Cox talked about his 3-year-old colt and Preakness 148.

Video: Preakness.isctv.com

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First Mission ‘Thriving’ Going into May 20 Preakness

05/13/2023

Mage Gallops Saturday Before Heading to Pimlico
Blazing Sevens ‘Worked Super’ for Preakness 148
Confidence Game Out of Preakness
Coffeewithchris Joins Preakness Field

Law Professor Breezes for G2 Pimlico Special

05/13/2023

Stablemate Balpool Possible for G2 Black-Eyed Susan

LAUREL, MD – Twin Creeks Racing Stable’s Law Professor breezed a half-mile Saturday at Belmont Park ahead of his next scheduled start in the historic $250,000 Pimlico Special (G3) May 19 at Pimlico Race Course.

With regular exercise rider Jesse Sauder up, the multiple stakes-winning homebred went four furlongs over a fast main track in an easy 50.88 seconds. It was his fifth work following a 4 ¼-length victory in the April 1 Excelsior over a muddy track at Aqueduct.

PREAKNESS MEDIA ADVISORY

05/13/2023

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

05/12/2023

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

05/12/2023

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

05/11/2023

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)

05/10/2023

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.