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Pimlico sunrise
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A rider exercises a horse on the Pimlico race track at sunrise Friday as horses are readied for Preakness Weekend races. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)
Preakness 2023
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Faren Aimeé, left, and Lana Rae pose for photos as they arrive in the infield on Preakness Saturday. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)
Mage
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Kentucky Derby winner Mage works out on the Pimlico track Thursday morning in preparation for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)
Looking for Mage
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Fans on a tour of Pimlico take photos of Kentucky Derby winner Mage as he is walked around the Stakes Barn before working out on the track Tuesday morning in preparation of Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)
Mage
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Kentucky Derby winner Mage is bathed outside the Stakes Barn following a workout Wednesday morning in preparation for this Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)
Preakness week 2023
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Visitors to Pimlico watch as horses workout on the track Wednesday morning while preparing for this Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico
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Jockey Rafael Bejarano reacts aboard Taxed (10) after winning the 99th running of the George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Friday May 19, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico
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Jockey Rafael Bejarano waves to fans aboard Taxed after winning the 99th running of the George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Friday May 19, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
Secretariat
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An oversized sculpture of Triple Crown winner Secretariat by artist Jocelyn Russell catches the attention of visitors on a tour of Pimlico. For the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s historic win, the sculpture is touring the Triple Crown tracks before being permanently installed at the champion’s birthplace in Ashland,Virginia. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness
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Havnameltdown ridden by Luis Saez during the sixth race was euthanized on the Pimlico race track. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness Stakes
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The field of seven horses, including National Treasure (left), ridden by John Velazquez and Mage (3), ridden by Javier Castellano, the winner of the Kentucky Derby burst out of the starting gate during the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Saturday May 20, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
Preakness hats and fashion
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Preakness hats and fashion. Horses in the 148th Preakness leave the starting gate. May 20, 2023 (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness Stakes
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John Velazquez riding National Treasure wins the 2023 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness
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Amber Medina and her husband, Albert, of Alexandria, Viginia, cheer for the horse they bet on during the 10th race at Pimlico Race Course. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness Stakes
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Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr., aboard Blazing Sevens (7) chases Jockey John Velazquez, aboard National Treasure (1) into the final stretch during the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Saturday May 20, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness Stakes
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John Velazquez riding National Treasure, right, wins the 2023 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course just beating #7 Blazing Sevens to the finish. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness Stakes
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Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr., aboard Blazing Sevens (7) and Jockey John Velazquez, aboard National Treasure (1) battle each other while racing out of the fourth turn during the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Saturday May 20, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness Stakes
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148th Preakness. Blazing Sevens, left, and National Treasure, right, cross the finish line. May 20, 2023 (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness Stakes
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John Velazquez riding National Treasure wins the 2023 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course just ahead of #7 Blazing Sevens, left. (Kenneth K. Lam, Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness Stakes
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John Velazquez riding National Treasure wins the 2023 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course just ahead of #7 Blazing Sevens, left. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness
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John Velazquez riding National Treasure celebrates after winning the 2023 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness
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Mayor Brandon Scott, left, celebrates in front of the Woodlawn Vase with Jack Wolf, center, and Robert Masterson, both part owners of National Treasure, after National Treasure won the 2023 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness
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Dave Wright of Baltimore enjoys a cigar while enjoying a day with friends at Pimlico Race Course. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness fashion
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Katrina Owens of Cockeysville watches the 6th race at Pimlico Race Course. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness
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Horses Peace of the Action (left) and Fled mingle between races during Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness
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Irad Ortiz, Jr., right, poses for a photo after winning the 3rd race at Pimlico Race Course, riding Composer's Dream to victory. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness
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Horses charge into the first turn on the third race of the day on Preakness day. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness
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Carrie Register-Haley of Arlington, VA, enjoys a day at Pimlico Race Course for the running of the 148th Preakness. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
Preakness hats and fashion
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Preakness hats and fashion. Dustin Sanders, left, from Utah, and Joshua Jost of Pittsburgh, right, place their bets in an early race. May 20, 2023 (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness
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An outrider's horse hydrates during Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course Saturday May 20, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
Bruno Mars
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Musical artist Bruno Mars performs for spectators during Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course Saturday May 20, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness Day
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Musical artist Bruno Mars performs for spectators during Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
Bruno Mars
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Bruno Mars performs in front of a crowd during Preakness Live. (Kevin Richardson/Baltimore Sun)
Bruno Mars
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Musical artist Bruno Mars performs for spectators during Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
2023 Preakness Day
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Drenched with a steady rain, fans watch musical artist Bruno Mars performs for spectators during Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
Bruno Mars
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Musical artist Bruno Mars performs for spectators during Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)