Pimlico Race Course

The Pimlico Thoroughbred Race Track is located at 5201 Park Heights Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland.  The track has been the home of The Preakness Stakes since it’s inception in 1870.  The track in it’s current form is a one mile dirt oval, which surrounds a seven furlong turf course.  The capacity of the grounds, including the infield is 120,000 people. The Preakness is a Grade … Continue reading Pimlico Race Course

Post Time

I’m prepared to lay it on the line and put de moola where de mouth is, but first….I have mentioned MY BOY JACK here in my last couple of posts, in regard to a certain group of Binghamton southsiders with whom MBJ will be a sentimental favorite for them, and they will wager accordingly.  I am also aware that they gathered at the grave of … Continue reading Post Time

Full Derby Field

I would have sworn the KD post positions weren’t drawn until the Wednesday prior to the race.  And if it was changed this year, why wasn’t I informed ?!  But seriously, here’s the entire field by post position, along with some pertinent information. #1  FIRENZE FIRE. Trainer: Jason Servis.  Jockey: Paco Lopez.  Morning Line 50-1.  Post position did no favors for this long-shot as he draws … Continue reading Full Derby Field

More Horse Profiles

Here are the next five qualifiers based on the points they earned during The Kentucky Derby Prep Races. BOLT d’ORO  (104 points)  Part of the west coast contingent.  This horse has won four out of his career five starts, including two Grade 1 Stakes Races.  His morning line odds will certainly reflect this.  The KD jockey merry-go-round continues here as JJ Castellano gets off of … Continue reading More Horse Profiles