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Pat McBurney wins Buddy Raines Award
Trainer Pat McBurney has been named the winner of Monmouth Park’s Virgil “Buddy” Raines Award for distinguished achievement.

No Preakness for Two Phil’s, Forte
The dream Preakness matchup of Derby winner Mage and runner-up Two Phil’s, plus the scratched Forte, is a no-go, with two of those out of the Middle Jewel.

Fasig-Tipton adds supplemental entries to 2-year-old sale
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale, set for immediately after the Preakness, has added 28 supplemental entries.

Nick’s Turf 10: Webslinger rising
Webslinger’s narrow win in the Grade 2 American Turf at Churchill Downs Saturday propelled him to the top of Nick’s Turf 10.

Not so fast: Forte may not be able to run in Preakness
Shortly after trainer Todd Pletcher indicated Forte was likely for the Preakness, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission appeared to spike that idea.

After Derby scratch, Forte thinking Preakness
Forte, scratched from the Kentucky Derby by the state vet because of a foot bruise, looks to be on track for the Preakness, his trainer said.

Preakness weekend trainer bonuses return
Preakness weekend trainer bonuses return for 2023, with trainers able to win bonus money available in both stakes and non-stakes races.

Jamie Ness looking for Delaware Park training record
Trainer Jamie Ness has won a record eight straight Delaware Park training titles. One more will give him 11 overall, tying Bud Delp’s record.

Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: May 8
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…

Early look at possible Preakness starters
Kentucky Derby winner Mage is likely for the May 20 Preakness, if all goes well, and runner-up Two Phil’s is possible. Here’s who else might be coming.