kentucky derby
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Based off the morning line, the Belmont Stakes boils down to two horses, War of Will and Tacitus, according to Liam Durbin.
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One hundred years ago, Maryland-trained thoroughbred Sir Barton was the first winner of what would become known as horse racing’s Triple Crown.
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Is there a compelling reason to watch the 2019 Belmont Stakes? Here are that and four other storylines heading into the June 8 race.
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The Preakness brought in a record betting handle of nearly $100 million so it shouldn't have third world bathrooms.
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In a race without a Kentucky Derby winner, Preakness TV ratings were down in Baltimore and nationally.
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The Stronach Group's strategy of putting all its eggs in the Laurel basket may not be the best one.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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From Vanessa Williams to Gov. Larry Hogan and Cal Ripken Jr., the 144th Preakness Stakes drew the usual smattering of politicians, entertainers and athletes.
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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.
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Every third Saturday in May this drink makes an appearance. Except almost every year it undergoes a slight change.
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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.
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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.
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Jockey etiquette has been a major topic of discussion ever since apparent Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security was disqualified two weeks ago.
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Liam Durbin handicaps Saturday's 144th Preakness.
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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.
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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.
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Local trainer Mike Trombetta says he's happy with the form and energy of Maryland-based Preakness contender Win Win Win
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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.
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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.
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All things being equal, they'd rather remain anonymous. But meet the three stewards who would sort out a controversial finish at the Preakness.
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This week in Baltimore sports history (May 12-18)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gary West also says he will file an appeal with the Kentucky racing commission Monday.
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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.
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Kentucky Derby notebook: In a race defined by a controversial disqualification, trainer Bob Baffert's highly touted trio of contenders never challenged the lead.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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Peter Schmuck's light-hearted predictions for the Kentucky Derby, Orioles and Ravens notes and few other items.
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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.
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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.
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Liam Durbin handicaps the 2019 Kentucky Derby now that morning-line favorite Omaha Beach has been scratched.
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Omaha Beach, the morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby, was scratched from the race Wednesday afternoon because of an upper respiratory problem.
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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.
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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.
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Omaha Beach, undefeated in two major prep races this year, is the 4-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s $3 million Kentucky Derby.
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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.
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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
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The city, including The Sun newspaper, needs to do a better job at drumming up interest in Preakness.
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Here's our latest update on the top 10 contenders to watch for the 2019 Kentucky Derby.
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Remember when Lonny Baxter, Ronnie Franklin and Brooks Robinson were on the sports pages?
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It's clear that Preakness is headed to Laurel and a lot of Baltimore traditions are leaving with it.
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Willingness to raze Pimlico raises questions about whether people care about track's history.
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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.
