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Digest (May 12): Field of 14 entered for Pimlico Special, its biggest field since 1988

May 12, 2019 at 10:02 p.m.

The $300,000 Pimlico Special (G3), lengthened this year to 1 1/4 miles for the first time in history, drew the biggest field since its revival in 1988 as 14 were...

Trainer D. Wayne Lukas is seen at Churchill Downs on May 3. He has saddled a record 43 horses in the Preakness and has won the middle jewel of the Triple Crown six times.

D. Wayne Lukas-trained Market King confirmed for Preakness; expected field of 12 would be largest since 2011

June 30, 2019 at 11:13 p.m.

Market King, trained by Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas, will be entered in Saturday's 144th Preakness Stakes, the Maryland Jockey Club's racing office confirmed Sunday. The addition of Market...

Digest (May 10): Maryland-based Win Win Win confirmed for Preakness

May 11, 2019 at 6:05 a.m.

Yes. Yes. Yes. 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. Win Win...

Jockey Kent J. Desormeaux celebrates as he heads for the winner's circle after winning the 141st Preakness Stakes aboard Exaggerator in 2016.

Preakness 2019: 268 horses nominated for undercard at Pimlico Race Course

May 9, 2019 at 11:48 p.m.

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, the middle jewel...

Racing returns to Pimlico Race Course on May 8 for a 12-day Preakness Meet.

Digest (May 8): Pimlico’s 12-day meet opens Thursday

May 8, 2019 at 6:11 p.m.

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

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, the former Notre Dame football walk-on who inspired the movie "Rudy," threw out the first pitch of the Orioles' game against the Rays on Sept. 13.

Notable first pitches at Camden Yards

August 19, 2019 at 4:48 a.m.

Look through pictures of notable figures throwing out the first pitch at Orioles games from the 2012 season to the present.

Digest (May 5): McCarthy, Trombetta top standings at Laurel Park spring meet

May 5, 2019 at 5:57 p.m.

Jockey Trevor McCarthy claimed his third consecutive meet title and trainer Mike Trombetta earned his first since 2015 as Laurel Park closed its 19-day spring stand Sunday. Live racing shifts...

The Garland of Roses arrives at Churchill Downs before the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race Saturday, May 4.

Photos: Country House wins the 145th Kentucky Derby

June 30, 2019 at 2:16 p.m.

Maximum Security crossed the line first, but after being disqualified, Country House has won the 145th Kentucky Derby.

A woman wears a hat before the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Photos: 145th Kentucky Derby hats

June 29, 2019 at 5:20 a.m.

The Kentucky Derby is an event focused on horses, trainers and bettors, but big, bold hats are a key part of the spectacle as well. Here is some eye-catching headwear...

Digest (May 3): Fair Hill-based Alwasysmining continues Preakness preparation

May 3, 2019 at 7:02 p.m.

An energetic Alwaysmining returned to the work on a foggy and cool Friday morning at the Fair Hill Training Center with a half-mile breeze in preparation for the 144th Preakness...

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