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First Captain first under the wire in Pimlico Special
First Captain, a $1.5 million yearling purchase, took another step towards justifying his gaudy price with a rallying win in the historic Pimlico Special.
Video: Ham Smith and Deborah Green talk Luna Belle
Luna Belle has been the talk of Maryland racing in recent months and the top local Black-Eyed Susan hope. We catch up with her people.
Lukas: Fillies “go to the well for you”
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas, whose Triple Crown career began with a controversial win over a filly, will try to get a Preakness win with a filly in Secret Oath.
Podcast: Derby Bill talks Preakness
It’s Preakness time and we unleash our Off to the Races crew, Nick Hahn and Derby Bill Watson, to handicap the Black-Eyed Susan-Preakness double.
Pimlico picks and ponderings: May 20, 2022
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Pimlico.
Locals set for big swing in Pimlico Special
Though a Grade 3, the Pimlico Special’s gaudy history makes it a major race, and several local trainers are set to try their luck.
In Maryland, a growing commitment to racehorse aftercare
In recent years, Maryland’s Thoroughbred industry has redoubled its aftercare efforts to care for runners after the Preakness cheers stop.
At Pimlico, painting the Preakness picture
In the days before the Preakness, Pimlico’s parking attendants, with 100 years experience between them, a painter, and others ready for the big day.
Greene “never dreamed something like” Luna Belle
Deborah Greene cracks up at the idea that she always knew that she’d own racehorses. How could you imagine one like Luna Belle?
Delaware Park set for 2022 opening
Delaware Park will kick off its 2022 meet May 25, and hopes are high for a strong season in Stanton.
