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Rombauer good to go after final breeze
El Camino Real Derby winner Rombauer came out of his final pre-Preakness breeze in good order, his trainer said.

Maryland Jockey Club delays Preakness draw
The draw for the 146th Preakness Stakes, originally scheduled for May 10, has been pushed back a day by the Maryland Jockey Club.

MJC: No decision yet on Medina Spirit’s Preakness
The Maryland Jockey Club has adopted a wait-and-see posture towards the possibility of Medina Spirit’s running in the Preakness.

France Go de Ina first Preakness horse at Pimlico
France Go de Ina, the Japan-based Preakness contender, arrived at Pimlico Saturday evening to begin final preparations.

Golden Key unlocks Coin Collector win
Three-year-old Golden Key earned the first stakes win of his career, taking the Coin Collector at Charles Town in a frantic finish.

Medina Spirit positive for betamethasone
Medina Spirit, tested positive for betamethasone after winning the Kentucky Derby, trainer Bob Baffert said – which could lead to disqualification.

“Skill, courage and luck”: How the Pimlico deal came together
The deal that will lead to a new Pimlico — and a new Laurel Park — came together through skill, courage – and more than a little bit of good luck.

Pimlico picks and ponderings May 9, 2021
John Piassek has today’s Pimlico card covered here.

Willful Woman heading to Black-Eyed Susan
Willful Woman, a winner of two of her last three starts, will try hunting bigger game in Friday’s Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes.

Preakness: NY trio has final breezes
Crowded Trade, Risk Taking, and Unbridled Honor – all New York-based runners from powerful barns – had their final pre-Preakness moves Saturday.