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Full fields await Monmouth’s opening day
Opening day at Monmouth Park will feature the $75,000 Decathlon Stakes and 126 runners overall, guaranteeing a bevy of full fields.
Preakness notes: Big three update
It’s been light duty so far for the top three in the Kentucky Derby, but they’re about to begin sharpening their preparations for the Preakness.
Divining Rod on course for Preakness
It’s full speed ahead for the Preakness for Lexington winner Divining Rod, says trainer Arnaud Delacour.
“Jersey” Joe Bravo returns home to Monmouth
Joe Bravo, the all-time leading rider at Monmouth Park, will return there to ride this summer, where he’ll find a deep jockey colony and many new trainers.
Bob Baffert to receive Monmouth’s Raines Award
Trainer Bob Baffert will receive Monmouth Park’s Raines Award for “integrity [and] service to the sport,” and Get Serious will enter its Hall of Champions.
At Monmouth Park, it’s in with the new
With its 2015 racing season slated to begin on Saturday, Monmouth Park officials are trumpeting the new: new wagers, new facilities, and more.
Parx Racing stakes wrap
Parx Racing hosted its first four stakes of 2015 over the weekend, with two for sophomores and two for Pennsylvania-breds. The wrap and the photos.
Kid Cruz aiming for Pimlico Special
Kid Cruz — eighth in last year’s Preakness — is looking to return to Old Hilltop in style when he runs in the G3 Pimlico Special on Black-Eyed Susan day.
Firing Line slated for Wednesday jog
While Kentucky Derby runner-up and probable Preakness starter Firing Line will jog Wednesday, Derby champ American Pharoah and Dortmund will walk the shedrow.
QuickTake: Derby points and the Triple Crown
How’s the Kentucky Derby point system impacting the Preakness and the Triple Crown? Our latest QuickTake.
