Racing News

Statement from Rick Dawson, owner of Rich Strike

05/12/2022

Our original plan for Rich Strike was contingent on the KY Derby, should we not run in the Derby we would point toward the Preakness, should we run in the Derby, subject to the race outcome & the condition of our horse, we would give him more recovery time & rest and run in the Belmont, or another race and stay on course to run with 5 or 6 weeks rest between races.

Nominations Total 245 Horses for Preakness Stakes (G1) Undercard

05/11/2022

Nine Stakes, Five Graded, Support Middle Jewel of Triple Crown
Undefeated Stakes Winner Chez Pierre Pointed to 121st Dinner Party (G2)
Sophomores in Spotlight in Chick Lang (G3), Sir Barton, James Murphy

LAUREL, MD – A total of 245 nominations were made to eight Thoroughbred stakes, four graded, worth $1.15 million in purses that help support the 147th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1), the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, Saturday, May 21 at historic Pimlico Race Course.

Secret Oath, Luna Belle Top $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) Noms

05/11/2022

Historic Race for Sophomore Fillies Run for 98th Time Friday, May 20
Tops 14-Race Program of Six Stakes, Four Graded, Worth $1.05 Million

LAUREL, MD – Four graded-stakes winners led by Kentucky Oaks (G1) heroine Secret Oath, a trio of Grade 1-placed horses and local star Luna Belle, who has reeled off five consecutive stakes victories, head a list of 26 3-year-old fillies nominated to the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) Friday, May 20 at historic Pimlico Race Course.

Derby Runner-Up Epicenter Confirmed for Preakness 147

05/11/2022

Eric Reed: ‘It’s Like a Euphoria That Won’t Go Away’
Oaks Heroine Secret Oath ‘Probable’ for Middle Jewel
Simplification Settles in at Pimlico for Preakness Start

LAUREL, MD – The 147th Preakness Stakes (G1) will feature a Kentucky Derby (G1) rematch between upset victor Rich Strike and favored Epicenter, who appeared home free until passed on the inside in the final strides by the 80-1 long shot.

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.