Archive

Â
All the news we’ve already printed.

Colonial Downs offers funding for new horsemen’s group
Colonial Downs rejected the Virginia Racing Commission’s proposed 25-day meet, ended negotiations with the VHBPA, and offered an interest-free loan to a to-be-formed horsemen’s group.

Preakness notes for May 15: Chrome coughs
In today’s Preakness notes, California Chrome coughed, and the racing world shuddered — but after tests, his connections aren’t worried.

Preakness Profiles: Pablo Del Monte
In our latest Preakness Profile, we dig into Pablo Del Monte, whose connections passed on the Kentucky Derby for this spot.

Preakness Profiles: Bayern
In the latest Preakness Profile, we look into Bayern, a lightly raced colt with the big-time talent.

Preakness Profiles: Ride on Curlin
In our latest Preakness Profile, we dig into Arkansas Derby runner-up Ride on Curlin.

Beyond pink: Black-Eyed Susan day aims to empower women
Racetracks rely on a familiar formula to reach women: raise money for breast cancer, promote wearing pink. Black-Eyed Susan day goes beyond pink.

Preakness post positions drawn
Preakness post positions were drawn and it turns out that everyone’s happy.

Preakness notes for May 14
In today’s Preakness notes, the field enters the homestretch of its pre-race preparations.

Trainer Sherman pleased with California Chrome gallop
California Chrome galloped 1 1/2 miles at Pimlico this morning, and trainer Art Sherman and his staff were all smiles afterwards.

Preakness Profiles: Kid Cruz
In our latest Preakness Profile, we dig into Kid Cruz, the only horse here to own a win over the Pimlico strip.