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For McGowan, long road back leads full circle
Jockey Matt McGowan’s comeback is coming along nicely — and, he says, bringing his career full circle.
Asmussen loaded for Preakness weekend bear
Trainer Steve Asmussen will saddle two runners in the Preakness — and seven others in weekend stakes at Pimlico.
For Preakness drivers, an exhausting week they can’t wait to relive
Starting Wednesday, a small army of cops and firefighters will trade their hats for those of drivers, assistants, and fix-it guys for the Preakness connections.
Overheard at Pimlico this morning
Among the topics discussed at Pimlico today: Todd’s goatee, Alex’s crabcake, and Jorge’s driving a donkey rather than a car…
Carreno, Conquest Mo Money the other side of the Preakness coin
While trainer Todd Pletcher and Always Dreaming weather the Preakness media crush, jockey Jorge Carreno and Conquest Mo Money are flying under the radar.
Stellar Wind moves to head of Top Midlantic-bred Poll
Stellar Wind’s victory in the G1 Apple Blossom moved her to the head of the Top Midlantic-bred class, while Irish War Cry is tops among three-year-olds.
Classic Empire “sitting on his best race”
Classic Empire, fourth in the Kentucky Derby, is poised to run a big one in the Preakness, assistant trainer Norm Casse said today.
Miller: “The rail was like gold”
A brilliant, ground-saving ride by jockey Don Miller played a major role in making Deputed Testamony in 1983 the most recent Maryland-bred Preakness winner.
Gunnevera seeking early pace, and a “fair shot”
What’ll it take for Gunnevera to turn the tables on Always Dreaming? “Action on the front end,” says Larry Kelly.
Ben’s Cat set for title defense in McKay Turf Sprint
Venerable superstar Ben’s Cat is hunting his sixth win in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint this Friday at Pimlico.
