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Rich Strike offers argument for Triple Crown change
Rich Strike’s defection from the Preakness is one more argument for changing the series’ configuration to acknowledge changes in horsemanship.

Off the Pace: Triple Crown schedule just fine
In a new “Off the Pace”: Mike Valiante shares snippets of more than 50 years of Kentucky Derby memories, from heartwarming stories to impossible upsets.

Charles Town picks and horses to watch: May 13
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!

Pimlico picks and ponderings: May 13, 2022
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Pimlico.

Rich Strike will skip the Preakness
In a stunning development, Rich Strike will bypass the Preakness, owner Rick Dawson said in a statement.

Rich Strike, the pony, the bite, and the controversy
After winning the Kentucky Derby, Rich Strike tried to take a bite out of a pony, prompting a forceful outrider response – and a bit of a firestorm.

Charles Town to force out Pick 6 on May 13
It’ll be a lucky Friday the 13th as Charles Town Races will have a mandatory payout of its Pick 6 wager, currently with a carryover above $159,000.

Pimlico picks and ponderings: May 12, 2022
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Pimlico.

Secret Oath “probable plus” for Preakness
The filly Secret Oath, winner of the May 6 Kentucky Oaks, is more than probable to tackle the boys in the Preakness, her trainer said.

Epicenter will race in the Preakness
Epicenter, the runner-up and beaten favorite in the Kentucky Derby, will run in the Preakness, setting up a rematch with winner Rich Strike.