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Which runners will face Justify in the Preakness?
Several runners look likely to tackle Justify in the Preakness May 19. They include some Derby runners and some newcomers.

Derby champ Justify to head to Preakness
Justify dazzled in winning the Kentucky Derby Saturday and now is officially Preakness-bound, the Maryland Jockey Club announced.

Force the Pass prevails narrowly in Cliff Hanger
In his first start in 20 months, Force the Pass dug in to win Monmouth Park’s Cliff Hanger Stakes by a nose on opening day at the track.

Justify lives up to hype, slays curse in Kentucky Derby win
HOW IT HAPPENED Photo of Justify by Coady Photography. The hype proved true. And now the curse of Apollo is dead. Justify was a dominant winner in the 144th running of the Grade 1, $2 million Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs today,...

For NJ natives, no place like Monmouth Park
Opening day at Monmouth Park is upon us, and for some trainers, it has additional meaning, even as they fret the future of the Jersey Shore track.

Goodonehoney breezes towards possible Black-Eyed Susan date
Goodonehoney, smashing winner of the Weber City Miss Stakes at Laurel, breezed five furlongs Friday towards a possible date in the G2 Black-Eyed Susan.

“Off to the Races” radio show: Talkin’ Derby
On Saturday’s “Off to the Races” radio show we’ll be talkin’ Derby with Gary Quill, Darrell Wood, Derby Bill, and more.

Greyvitos: From fire to surgery and back to racing
Three-year-old Greyvitos survived the San Luis Rey fire and later had to undergo surgery. Back on track, he’ll tackle the Pat Day Mile at Churchill Saturday.

Our Braintrust rallies in Laurel Park juvenile test
In Laurel’s second baby race of 2018, Maryland-bred Our Braintrust sat off the pace before powering to victory under Jorge Vargas, Jr.

Quip, pointed at Preakness, has solid breeze
Tampa Bay Derby winner Quip, bypassing the Kentucky Derby for the Preakness, breezed a “very good” half-mile Thursday morning in preparation.