Latest Preakness Stakes News

Maryland governor signs bill to rebuild Pimlico, home of the Preakness Stakes

May. 09, 2024 13:34 PM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure on Thursday to rebuild Baltimore’s historic but antiquated Pimlico Race Course and transfer the track to state control. Under the new law, Maryland can use $400 million in state bonds to rebuild the home of the second...

Preakness gets 3 horses confirmed. Status of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remains unclear

May. 07, 2024 16:17 PM EDT

Three horses are confirmed as headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, though the status of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remained unclear Tuesday, with no imminent decision expected. Mystik Dan is scheduled to return to the track Wednesday at Churchill Downs, site of his...

Uncertain plans for Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and others leave questions for Preakness

May. 06, 2024 17:15 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown could be missing 150th Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and other co-stars, quashing hopes for a rematch after the thrilling three-wide photo finish in the milestone race. Trainer Kenny McPeek and the horse's...

What are the most unforgettable Kentucky Derby races over 149 years? We picked 10

May. 01, 2024 16:58 PM EDT

A look at 10 memorable editions of the Kentucky Derby, with the 150th running coming up on Saturday: 1933 (59th Derby) Brokers Tip, ridden by Don Meade, came up the rail to challenge leader Head Play and jockey Herb Fisher. They ran side-by-side down the stretch, with...

Maryland lawmakers consider new plan to rebuild Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness

Mar. 14, 2024 18:25 PM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A new plan to rebuild Baltimore's storied but deteriorating Pimlico Race Course and transfer the track to state control is making a late charge down the stretch of Maryland's legislative session. The measure, released Thursday with less than a month to go in...