Jockey Osborne on Preakness Contender Heart of Honor
Jockey Saffie Osborne discusses Preakness Stakes (G1) contender Heart of Honor's busy morning May 16 at Pimlico Race Course. She rides for her dad, trainer Jamie Osborne, in her first United States ride.
Witkowski Confident Journalism is Stronger Than Ever
If anyone knows how well Journalism feels entering the Preakness Stakes (G1) off two weeks' rest, it would be his regular exercise rider Marc Witkowski. According to him, Journalism is even stronger than the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Enter Johnson: Sandman Just the Beginning Influence
Making a positive impact on the marketing of horse racing, Griffin Johnson's success with Sandman appears to only be the beginning of his story in the sport.
McCarthy Relishes Having a Target on His Back
A heavy favorite to win the second leg of the Triple Crown, trainer Michael McCarthy doesn't mind having a target on his back.
What's In a Name? Only 'U' Would Know
Jim and Claire Bryce had about as important a decision as one could have when they named their Preakness Stakes (G1) runner Heart of Honor: spelling.
Improving Weather Forecast Ahead of Preakness Weekend
The weather looks promising ahead of the May 16 Black Eyed Susan Stakes (G3) and the May 17 Preakness Stakes (G1), as sunny skies have helped dry the main track. There is a 40% chance of rain Friday, with a high of 82 degrees.
Derby Starters Aim to End Recent Preakness Trend
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Preakness 150 Marks the End of an Era in Maryland
For all of the wet weather and gloomy skies at Pimlico Race Course this week, the winds of change have been swirling in Maryland for much longer than a week or even a year.
Preakness Ride a Homecoming for Jockey Juarez
A Maryland native, jockey Nik Juarez will ride his first Preakness Stakes (G1) aboard American Promise at Pimlico Race Course May 17.
Heart of Honor Gives Connections 'Shot in the Dark'
If trainer Jamie Osborne and Heart of Honor seem out of place at Pimlico Race Course, it's probably because there hasn't been a starter in the Preakness Stakes (G1) bred outside of North America since the Ireland-bred Celtic Ash in 1960.
150th Preakness Marks the End of an Era in Maryland
For all of the wet weather and gloomy skies at Pimlico Race Course this week, the winds of change have been swirling in Maryland for much longer than a week or even a year.
Juarez Returns Home For First Preakness Ride
Jockey Nik Juarez returns to his home state of Maryland to ride American Promise in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 17.
At a Glance Look at Preakness: Journalism the Selection
America's Best Racing provides a quick look and thoughts on Preakness (G1) field.
BH Daily Letters to the Editor, May 15 Issue
Letters to the editor for the May 15 issue of BloodHorse Daily.
Former Major Leaguer Has Rooting Interest in Preakness
This is the story of an obscure big-league baseball journeyman from a half-century ago and the Preakness Stakes (G1) horse that bears his name. Gosger the horse is a gray/roan colt named for the largely forgotten player, Jim Gosger.
Two Weeks' Rest? No Problem for Baffert, Lukas
In an era when trainers are loathe to run their horses on a short amount of rest, Hall of Famers Bob Baffert and D. Wayne Lukas are the gold standard when it comes to running in and winning the Preakness Stakes (G1) on two weeks' rest.
Casse Not Worried About Quick Turnaround With Sandman
Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse said he's not worried about the two-week turnaround for Preakness Stakes (G1) contender Sandman, but the uncertainty of track condition could be a concern.
Lukas Hopes Preakness Isn't Losing its 'Romance'
When the horses break from the starting gate for the May 17 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course there won't be more than nine runners. That's becoming a trend that hasn't been matched for the race in more than 30 years.
Gosger Carries Clarke Legacy Back to Triple Crown
A homebred for the family of the late Harvey Clarke, Gosger returns his family's bloodline to the Triple Crown when he races May 17 in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.
McCarthy's Confidence in Journalism Still Remains High
Journalism may be in the record books as the seventh straight beaten favorite in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but that doesn't mean trainer Michael McCarthy has lost any faith in his grade 1-winning 3-year-old colt.