kentucky derby

Based off the morning line, the Belmont Stakes boils down to two horses, War of Will and Tacitus, according to Liam Durbin.

One hundred years ago, Maryland-trained thoroughbred Sir Barton was the first winner of what would become known as horse racing’s Triple Crown.

Is there a compelling reason to watch the 2019 Belmont Stakes? Here are that and four other storylines heading into the June 8 race.

The Preakness brought in a record betting handle of nearly $100 million so it shouldn't have third world bathrooms.

In a race without a Kentucky Derby winner, Preakness TV ratings were down in Baltimore and nationally.

The Stronach Group's strategy of putting all its eggs in the Laurel basket may not be the best one.

Mark Casse was at Pimlico Race Course before 6 a.m. Sunday, relishing his Preakness victory and looking ahead to a Belmont Stakes run for War of Will.

Preakness fans crammed Pimlico Race Course in an assortment of cheerful fashions and colors that belied the lingering dread about the Baltimore track's future.

Bodexpress threw Hall of Fame jockey John Velasquez in the starting gate, but fortunately stayed out of the way while running around the track at Pimlico.

From Vanessa Williams to Gov. Larry Hogan and Cal Ripken Jr., the 144th Preakness Stakes drew the usual smattering of politicians, entertainers and athletes.

Improbable has three wins in his six starts. Mike Smith will be the fourth jockey aboard — and he’s already faced the first three on the track.

Every third Saturday in May this drink makes an appearance. Except almost every year it undergoes a slight change.

Trainer Bob Baffert has brought a parade of mighty horses to the Preakness. He's not sure his 2019 favorite, Improbable, belongs in their company.

After 23 horse deaths in California and another round of debate over the future of Pimlico, an anxious racing industry prepares to host the 144th Preakness.

Jockey etiquette has been a major topic of discussion ever since apparent Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security was disqualified two weeks ago.

Liam Durbin handicaps Saturday's 144th Preakness.

From the controversial Kentucky Derby, to the water main break this week at Pimlico to the uncertain future of the Preakness, the news all seems to be bad.

With no Kentucky Derby winner on hand to serve as its central star, the Preakness is left with a diverse field of 13 horses, led by favorite Improbable.

Local trainer Mike Trombetta says he's happy with the form and energy of Maryland-based Preakness contender Win Win Win

In 1980, a steward helped resolve the disputed Preakness in which the winner, Codex, was absolved of fouling his rival, a celebrated filly named Genuine Risk.

Just as he did after Classic Empire lost the 2017 Preakness by a head, trainer Mark Cassse is not looking back as War of Will gets ready for Preakness.

All things being equal, they'd rather remain anonymous. But meet the three stewards who would sort out a controversial finish at the Preakness.

This week in Baltimore sports history (May 12-18)

Trainer Michael Trombetta confirmed Friday that Live Oak Plantation’s homebred Win Win Win is headed to the 144th Preakness Stakes on May 18 at Pimlico.

A total of 268 horses were nominated to the eight stakes, four graded, worth $1.15 million in purses that support the 144th running of the Preakness Stakes.

Championship racing returns to Pimlico Race Course on Thursday for the opening of its 12-day Preakness Meet at Pimlico, highlighted by the 144th running of the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes on May 18.

Country House, the 65-1 longshot who was handed a Kentucky Derby victory by disqualification, will not run in the May 18 Preakness Stakes because of a developing illness, the first time in 23 years that the Derby winner will not compete for the second jewel in the Triple Crown.

Gary West also says he will file an appeal with the Kentucky racing commission Monday.

The disqualification that overturned a Kentucky Derby victory remained the talk of the backside at Churchill Downs on Sunday, even as trainers began to make plans for the May 18 Preakness.

Kentucky Derby notebook: In a race defined by a controversial disqualification, trainer Bob Baffert's highly touted trio of contenders never challenged the lead.

Kentucky Derby notebook: He’s the Derby contender Bob Baffert claims to fear most, and you could have bought him for $16,000 the week before Christmas. Maximum Security has galloped one of the most unlikely paths to this year’s Derby starting gate.

Though he talks every year about the excruciating pressure of the Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert, who trains the top three morning-line choices for this year's race, wouldn't have it any other way,

There’s nothing quite like the Kentucky Derby, with its collision of 20 costly, hope-filled odysseys, all sorted out over two frantic minutes before a bellowing crowd of 150,000-plus.

Peter Schmuck's light-hearted predictions for the Kentucky Derby, Orioles and Ravens notes and few other items.

Kentucky Derby notebook: Trainer Mark Casse has retained his faith in War of Will through a poor final prep performance and a tough draw for Saturday's race. Meanwhile, jockey Mike Smith looks for a ride after Omaha Beach's scratch.

With morning-line favorite Omaha Beach out of the Kentucky Derby, rival trainers forecast a wide-open scramble among top contenders. Meanwhile, the scratched favorite's trainer, Richard Mandella, licked his wounds from an epic disappointment.

Liam Durbin handicaps the 2019 Kentucky Derby now that morning-line favorite Omaha Beach has been scratched.

Omaha Beach, the morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby, was scratched from the race Wednesday afternoon because of an upper respiratory problem.

Win Win Win needed an incredible comeback just to get into the Kentucky Derby field. Now, the dark bay colt has his Maryland-based trainer Mike Trombetta hoping for a career-defining upset.

Todd Pletcher usually has more Kentucky Derby entrants than any other trainer. Three months ago, however, he wasn't sure he'd have a horse in the 2019 race.

Omaha Beach, undefeated in two major prep races this year, is the 4-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s $3 million Kentucky Derby.

Win Win Win arrived early Thursday morning at Churchill Downs following an 11-hour van ride from his base at the Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton.

Pimlico, Laurel Park and other tracks to phase out Lasix, an anti-bleeding medication. Tracks signing onto the initiative also include Churchill Downs and Belmont Park, hosts of the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, respectively

The city, including The Sun newspaper, needs to do a better job at drumming up interest in Preakness.

Here's our latest update on the top 10 contenders to watch for the 2019 Kentucky Derby.

Laurel Park opening spring meet

Remember when Lonny Baxter, Ronnie Franklin and Brooks Robinson were on the sports pages?

It's clear that Preakness is headed to Laurel and a lot of Baltimore traditions are leaving with it.

Willingness to raze Pimlico raises questions about whether people care about track's history.

Justify has retired, done in by a bum ankle that will whisk him to WinStar Farm (Ky.), which announced Wednesday that the celebrated champion will stand at stud after a season well spent.