Pimlico Race Course is currently undergoing major renovations, which means that the 2026 Preakness Stakes will be hosted by neighboring Maryland track Laurel Park. As a result of this temporary relocation of the second jewel of the Triple Crown some horseplayers might be at a bit of a disadvantage handicapping a familiar race at an unfamiliar track. So perhaps it’s time for an introduction or … Continue reading The Preakness at Laurel Park
The Preakness Stakes is Saturday, May 16th. Pimlico Race Course normally hosts the second leg of the Triple Crown but due to major construction in an effort to update the old track the race has been moved to neighboring Laurel Park. The Preakness, until recently, determines if a Triple Crown will be on the line in the Belmont Stakes three weeks later- again this year being held at Saratoga. There won’t be … Continue reading A Few Morsels Of Preakness Knowledge
The 2026 Kentucky Derby winner GOLDEN TEMPO will not compete in the May 16th Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park. Instead, trainer Cherie DeVaux will prepare the stone-cold closer for the June 6th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. “We are looking forward to pointing him toward the Belmont Stakes and are excited for what lies ahead with this very special horse” DeVaux said in a … Continue reading GOLDEN TEMPO Passes On The Preakness
GOLDEN TEMPLE, with Jose Ortiz aboard went last to first down the stretch to win the 152 edition of the Kentucky Derby. At odds of 23-1 the Cherie Devaux trained colt took the 5 million dollar Run for the Roses in exciting fashion as he got up from 17 lengths back to beat fan favorite RENEGADE– rode by Irad Ortiz Jr.– Jose’s older brother. With … Continue reading GOLDEN TEMPLE Glitters
Even though the Lexington Stakes (G3) isn’t the most lucrative prize on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, the annual Keeneland event still holds a special place on the Derby trail. Traditionally one of the final Derby prep races, the Lexington usually provides one last opportunity for horses in need of qualification points to earn their way into the Derby field. Unfortunately, this year’s edition of the Lexington Stakes … Continue reading The Lexington Stakes
Over four decades (can that be right?) removed from his sensational jockey career, Steve Cauthen lives the life of a typical Thoroughbred insider in his hometown of Verona in Northern Kentucky. Best known for capturing the 1978 Triple Crown aboard AFFIRMED, Cauthen had established himself as a potential superstar in his first full year as a jockey in 1977. He was honored for that season with three Eclipse Awards—outstanding apprentice and journeyman … Continue reading What A Ride For ‘The Kid’
Most horse racing enthusiasts of a certain age recognize that SECRETARIAT was one of the best — if not THE best — racehorses of all time. Over fifty years later Big Red’s career still resonates with some of the most unforgettable performances in the history of the sport. During the 1973 Triple Crown, SECRETARIAT had a rivalry with a talented colt in his own right, SHAM. A … Continue reading Overshadowed SHAM
SECRETARIAT, arguably the greatest racehorse of all time, passed away in 1989. 36 years later the jockey of BIG RED– Ron Turcotte has moved into the big Winner’s Circle in-the-sky. One cannot celebrate the greatness that was SECRETARIAT without recognizing Turcotte as a vital member of that dynamic Triple Crown winning team. Watching replays of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes in 1973 it appears as if Turcotte was … Continue reading Ron & Red
Ron Turcotte, the legendary jockey who achieved fame and acclaim for his achievements with SECRETARIAT passed away on Friday. He was 84 years of age. Turcotte’s longtime representative Leonard Lusky said in a statement Friday; ‘Ron was a great jockey and an inspiration to so many, both within and outside the racing world.” Turcotte famously rode SECRETARIAT to the Triple Crown in 1973, sweeping the … Continue reading Rider Up
When trainer Bill Mott decided that Kentucky Derby Winner SOVEREIGNTY would bypass the Preakness Stakes the racing world let out a collective groan as that guaranteed there would not be a potential Triple Crown bid this year. After Saturday’s Belmont Stakes @ Saratoga there can be no second-guessing the Hall of Fame trainer, as SOVEREIGNTY drew away from Preakness Winner JOURNALISM by three lengths in the … Continue reading SOVEREIGNTY Reigns Supreme
