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Preakness: Who will tackle Justify?
Who will face Justify in the 143rd Preakness? The list of contenders continues to evolve…
Mario Pino to shift tack to Delaware for 2018
Veteran jockey Mario Pino, who rode Hard Spun to Grade 1 glory, will return to Delaware Park as his home base for 2018 for the first time in 10 years.
At Colonial Downs, the future is in flames
Colonial Downs set its turf course aflame Tuesday, another step towards the return of live racing to New Kent County.
Bravazo, Sporting Chance give Lukas two Preakness shots
Legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas has two Preakness entrants in Bravazo, eighth in the Kentucky Derby, and Sporting Chance.
Quip confirmed, Good Magic under consideration for Preakness
Grade 3 winner Quip, second in the Arkansas Derby, is Preakness-bound, his connections announced. Plus, Good Magic remains under consideration.
Pittman campaign getting Maryland horse industry support
Maryland’s breeders and horsemen are backing Retired Racehorse Project cofounder Steuart Pittman’s campaign for Anne Arundel County exec.
Tenfold, Lone Sailor under consideration for Preakness
Under consideration for the Preakness: Tenfold is “probable,” said trainer Steve Asmussen, and Lone Sailor is “not out of the question,” his trainer said.
Baffert: Foot condition for Justify “not an issue”
Kentucky Derby winner Justify appeared off in his hind leg Sunday, but trainer Bob Baffert said he expected everything to be fine with his star.
Kentucky Derby television ratings dip
Television ratings for the 144th Kentucky Derby fell to 9.1, the lowest level in six years but also the 12th straight year above 9.0.
Vargas, Gonzalez wrap up Laurel meet titles
Claudio Gonzalez ran away with the Laurel Park trainer title, while rider Jorge Vargas finished fast to lead all jocks in wins at the track.
