Peach Tie Defends Home Track in Miss Preakness
Coming from off the pace while defending her home track from shippers, Peach Tie takes the $148,500 Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) for Sheldon and Brittany Russell.
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NYRA Announces Saratoga Breakfast and Farm Tours
The Saratoga Breakfast and Thoroughbred Farm Tour experience includes a buffet-style breakfast at Saratoga Race Course, followed by a 60- to 90-minute guided tour, before returning to Saratoga for an afternoon of live racing.
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Pair of Incidents Mar Early Portion of Laurel Park Card
In the non-stakes portion of the May 15 Black-Eyed Susan day card at Laurel Park, jockeys and horses appeared to escape serious injury in a fall in the fifth race after the day's first race saw an equine fatality.
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Butter Blonde Tops Inglis Digital Australia Session
The result highlights a strong day's trade that saw 12 mares or fillies realize six-figure prices and helped drive turnover for the overall sale to a record AU$5,604,750.
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Crupper a Lottery Ticket for Namesake in Preakness
Robert Zoellner was down to three broodmares in the spring of 2023. One mare hadn't gotten pregnant the year before. One foal died. The third is on the cusp of being the longtime owner/breeder's first starter in a Triple Crown race.
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Preakness Preview: Taj Mahal Holds Home-Track Advantage
Taj Mahal has an advantage that has become a rarity in the May 16 Preakness Stakes (G1) in recent years: racing experience over the track. Will the race's move to Laurel Park give him the edge?
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Laurel Park Prepares for Black-Eyed Susan Day
Sunshine, blue skies with a few white clouds, and crisp temperatures greeted fans trickling in early for a 14-race Black-Eyed Susan day card May 15 at Laurel Park.
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Keeler Johnson’s Preakness Stakes 151 Selections
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the $2 million Preakness (G1) at Laurel Park.
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Ocelli a Winner in Everything but Stats
Despite having never won a race, Preakness Stakes (G1) contender Ocelli's career has already been a winner for his connections after finishing third in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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The Road: Qualifying Races Put Horses on Preakness Path
The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm, looks at a pair of races that award fees-paid berths in the Preakness Stakes (G1).
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At a Glance: Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
The George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) will provide an opportunity for 3-year-old fillies who missed the Kentucky Oaks (G1) to pick up grade 2 stakes laurels.
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Brant Moving Majority of His Horses From Brown Stable
Longtime Thoroughbred owner Peter Brant has moved approximately 75% of the horses he had with trainer Chad Brown to other trainers, according to a published report.
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Jimmysstar Bids to Bounce Back in Doomben Ten Thousand
Ciaron Maher's assistant trainer Jack Turnbull believes luck in running will be key for star sprinter Jimmysstar when he lines up in the May 16 Doomben Ten Thousand (G1) at Doomben Racecourse.
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Notable Speech Headlines Lockinge Stakes
Charlie Appleby has declared Godolphin's four-time group 1 winner and 2025 Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) winner Notable Speech for the May 16 Lockinge Stakes (G1) at Newbury Racecourse.
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Knauf, New MJC Optimistic About Preakness Future
When news broke that Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo would not run in the Preakness Stakes (G1), Bill Knauf handled it about as well as you could expect from the chief executive of the track that plays host to the Triple Crown's second jewel.
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Laurel: 'Where It All Started' for Trainer Russell
Preakness Stakes (G1) notes from Laurel Park
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Ocelli: The $12K Maiden Seeking Preakness Glory
This year's Preakness Stakes (G1) is full of bargain-priced horses, with seven of the 14 entrants costing less than $200,000. Despite being the least expensive horse in the field, selling for $12,000 as a yearling, Ocelli boasts the highest earnings.
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Hopes for Great White Heard at Alibi Breakfast
Following the event's tradition of recalling the reasons, bad luck, or excuses that cost their Kentucky Derby (G1) entrant victory, trainer John Ennis at this year's Preakness Alibi Breakfast May 14 at Laurel Park, told the sad tale of Great White.
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My Miss Mo Ready to Go in Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
My Miss Mo may not have been ready for the Kentucky Oaks (G1) but she certainly seems on edge for the May 15 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) at Laurel Park.
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Welfare, Safety of Racehorse Summit Set for June 29-30
The June 29-30 Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will feature presentations on the progress of the racing industry and how diagnostic equipment and technology are being used to assist in racing safety.
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Fort Washington Aims to Defend 2025 Dinner Party Win
Last year's Arlington Million Stakes (G1T) winner Fort Washington will aim to return to top form May 16 when he tries to win the $250,000 Dinner Party Stakes (G3T) for a second straight year, this time around at Laurel Park.
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Groupie Doll Retired From Broodmare Duties
Back-to-back Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) winner Groupie Doll has been retired from broodmare duties at Whisper Hill Farm, according to the farm's Facebook page.
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New Vocations to Host Charity Horse Show in Aiken
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program to host its 23rd Annual All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show from May 29-31 at Highfields Event Center in Aiken, S.C.
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Ka Ying Rising Tops World's Best Racehorse Rankings
Riding a win streak of 20 races, Ka Ying Rising remains the top-ranked horse in the world.
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ABR Sets Standard for Digital Storytelling for KY Derby
Launched on March 1 and running through May 2, ABR's campaign generated more than 150 million video views across Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube, nearly double the 76 million views from its already record-setting 2025.
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Odds and Trends: Best Approaches for Preakness, Belmont
In the latest Odds and Trends, J. Keeler Johnson examines the best approaches for betting on the Preakness Stakes (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1).
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Letters to Editor on Triple Crown, Bernardini Influence
Letters to the Editor for BloodHorse Daily May 13
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Breeder Vegso Hopes for Another Winning Taj Mahal Trip
As an owner and breeder, Peter Vegso has been tied to some top horses—grade 1 winners—and May 16 he'll be cheering for his first classic victory when undefeated, two-time stakes winner Taj Mahal starts in the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Laurel Park.
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Gelding Great White Was the 'Smart' Choice
Preakness Stakes (G1) notes from Laurel Park
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Cautious Optimism as F-T Midlantic Under-Tack Show Ends
The second and final day of the under-tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale concluded May 13 with mixed emotions from consignors.
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Obliteration Returns Stateside in Chick Lang
Obliteration returns from Saudi Arabia in the listed Chick Lang Stakes May 16 at Laurel Park.
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Jockeys Nishimura, Torres Exceed Strike Limit in Derby
Jockeys Atsuya Nishimura and Cristian Torres received fines and suspensions for exceeding the number of permitted strikes of the riding crop while riding in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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CHRB's Gonzales Voices Concern Over FanDuel TV Exit
With FanDuel TV's horse racing broadcast operations scheduled to wind down, commissioners and staff from the California Horse Racing Board discussed efforts at its May 13 meeting to encourage the company to reconsider or delay the action.
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ABR: Meet the 2026 Preakness Stakes Jockeys
The Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park drew a full field of 3-year-olds attempting to make history for their connections in the Triple Crown series. Fourteen accomplished jockeys head to the starting gate, including five with Preakness wins.
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Gargan's Wait-And-See Approach Pays Off With Irad Ortiz
Playing the waiting game paid off for trainer Danny Gargan and the connections of Talkin.
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Haileysfirstnotion Tops Maryland Sprint Stakes Field
After starting 2026 with a smashing allowance optional claiming victory, Haileysfirstnotion will chase his first stakes win May 16 in the $150,000 Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3).
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Brown Follows Successful Path to Preakness
Kentucky Derby Fever can be overwhelming. It can cause horsemen to bumble and stumble, and make decisions that may be unwise and push the envelope a bit too far. But if anyone wants a cure for it, check with Chad Brown.
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Awesome Aaron Looks for Pimlico Special Repeat
While the Pimlico Special Stakes (G3) has moved to Laurel Park this year, most everything else will be familiar for Awesome Aaron as the 7-year-old Practical Joke gelding aims to win the race for a second straight year.
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Trainer Russell Goes for Preakness First With Taj Mahal
Russell has been an amateur rider, an assistant trainer, the boss of her own barn, and a groundbreaker. She now aims to add classic-winning trainer to her résumé as well.
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Kappa Kappa Named Pennsylvania-Bred Horse of the Year
Kappa Kappa, winner of the 2025 Raven Run Stakes (G2) at Keeneland, has been named 2025 Pennsylvania-bred Horse of the Year, as well as champion 3-year-old filly and female sprinter.
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Corona de Oro Aims to Take Big Step in Preakness
Corona de Oro's connections hope for a leap ahead when the consistent Bolt d'Oro colt starts in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park.
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Lawsuit Ends; CDI, TwinSpires Again Out of Texas Market
Churchill Downs Inc. and its wagering platform TwinSpires are again out of the Texas market following the dismissal of a lawsuit brought to block them from taking online horse racing bets from the Lone Star State.
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Pennington Wins Ruffian, Earns Jockey of the Week
Jockey Frankie Pennington earns Jockey of the Week after guiding Irish Maxima to a win in the May 9 Ruffian Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
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Danon Bourbon Sidelined for Remainder of Season
Kentucky Derby (G1) fifth-place finisher Danon Bourbon will undergo surgery to remove a knee chip sustained in the May 2 race, likely knocking him out of racing for the remainder of 2026.
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Seeking Gabrielle Key in Growth Equity's Pedigree
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, the intricate relationship between Nyquist's dam, Seeking Gabrielle, and Wildcat Heir/Forest Wildcat is key in the pedigree of recent Peter Pan Stakes (G3) winner Growth Equity.
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Buyers, Sellers Embrace Revised F-T Under-Tack Show
Hips 1-300 completed their previews on Day 1 of the under-tack show for Fasig-Tipton's Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, May 12. The under-tack show was condensed to two days, barring weather concerns developing May 13.
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Equistar to Purchase Leading PA Sire Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing became available following the death of Pin Oak Lane Farm founder Dr. William "Doc" Solomon May 5. The son of Maclean's Music is Pennsylvania's leading sire and led the state in 2024 and 2025 by earnings and number of winners.
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Baeza Joins Cast of Contenders for Stephen Foster
What figures to be a loaded edition of the Stephen Foster (G1) next month gained another top contender as grade 1 winner Baeza is slated to join the cast pointing to the 1 1/8 miles race, Robert Clay of co-owner Grandview Equine confirmed May 12.
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Blessed Flyer Tops F-T May Digital Sale at $270K
The Fasig-Tipton May Digital Sale closed May 12 with gross sales of $2,229,500 for 69 sold. The clearance rate was 91%.
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Quiet Day of Training for Preakness Entrants
With all of the heavy duty training completed, May 12 featured a routine morning of jogging and galloping around Laurel Park for those entrants on hand.
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