Racing News

Clancy to Receive Old Hilltop Award at Pimlico

05/11/2022

To Be Recognized at Alibi Breakfast May 19

LAUREL, MD - Joe Clancy, editor of Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred magazine and co-owner with brother Sean of ST Publishing, Inc. - parent company of The Saratoga Special newspaper and thisishorseracing.com - has been named recipient of the 2022 Old Hilltop Award for covering Thoroughbred racing with excellence and distinction.

Maryland Racing Returns to Legendary Pimlico Race Course

05/10/2022

Preakness Meet at Pimlico Opens Thursday for 12-Day Stand
147th Preakness Stakes (G1) Set for Saturday, May 21
98th Black-Eyed Susan (G2), Pimlico Special (G3) Friday, May 20
$100,000 Trainer Bonus Returns for Preakness Weekend Stakes

LAUREL, MD– Live racing returns to historic Pimlico Race Course Thursday for the opening of its 12-day Preakness Meet, highlighted by the 147th running of the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1) Saturday, May 21.

Simplification First Preakness 147 Contender at Pimlico

05/10/2022

Velazquez to Ride Simplification in Middle Jewel
Rich Strike Stretches Legs in Tuesday Morning Gallop
Derby Champion a ‘Gamble That Worked Out’

LAUREL, MD – Tami Bobo and Tristan De Meric’s Simplification, who finished fourth in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1), arrived at historic Pimlico Race Course before dawn Tuesday to begin preparations for the 147th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1) May 21.

Knicks Go Named Honorary Postmaster for Preakness 147

05/10/2022

To Be Recognized Thursday, May 19 During Alibi Breakfast

LAUREL, MD – Maryland-bred Knicks Go, the Eclipse Award winner as champion older horse and Horse of the Year for 2021, has been named the Honorary Postmaster for Preakness 147.

Bred by the mother and daughter team of Angie and Sabrina Moore and foaled at their GreenMount Farm in Glyndon, Md., Knicks Go will be recognized Thursday, May 19 during the Alibi Breakfast at historic Pimlico Race Course.

Reed to Make 1st Visit to Pimlico for Preakness 147

05/09/2022

Rich Strike ‘Really Good’ Following Derby Upset Win
Simplification Due to Arrive at Pimlico Early Tuesday
Un Ojo Set to Put Best Foot Forward in Preakness
Epicenter’s Preakness Status Still Pending

LAUREL, MD – Two weeks after Rich Strike’s shocking 80-1 upset victory in last Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1), his trainer is scheduled to saddle his first starter at historic Pimlico Race Course during his 37-year career.

Pimlico to Serve Up Traditional Alibi Breakfast Thursday, May 19

05/09/2022

Gathering for Horsemen & Media to be Recognized, Swap Stories

LAUREL, MD – Another long-standing tradition has been restored to the Preakness Stakes (G1) festivities this year with the return of the Alibi Breakfast, a popular gathering of horsemen, media and celebrities alike in an informal yet informative preview of the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown.

$100,000 Trainer Bonus Returns for Preakness Weekend Stakes

05/09/2022

Total of 16 Stakes, 10 Graded, Worth $3.8 Million May 20 & 21
147th Preakness (G1) May 21, 98th Black-Eyed Susan (G2) May 20
Preakness Weekend Stakes Nominations Close Tuesday, May 10

LAUREL, MD – For a sixth 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 20 and 21, at historic Pimlico Race Course.

Russell Celebrates Mother’s Day with First Career Training Title

05/08/2022

Apprentice Jeiron Barbosa Edges Jevian Toledo to Lead Jockeys
Live Racing Returns Thursday with Start of Preakness Meet at Pimlico

LAUREL, MD – Surrounded by her family, Brittany Russell celebrated Mother’s Day in style by winning with her only two starters Sunday at Laurel Park and clinching her first career training title.

Derby Hero Rich Strike on Track for 147th Preakness

05/08/2022

‘One in a Lifetime’ Colt Would Be Reed’s 1st Pimlico Starter

LAUREL, MD – Rich Strike, winner of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1) at 80-1 odds, will run in the147th Preakness (G1) at historic Pimlico Race Course as long as the colt is doing well, trainer Eric Reed said Sunday morning.

Preakness Stakes (G1) 'In Play' for Oaks Winner Secret Oath

05/07/2022

Middle Jewel ‘Option’ for Lukas Stablemate Ethereal Road