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Stakes are highest for Orb in Preakness
BALTIMORE — Horse racing's Preakness is a place of history and a bubble of hope. If you come here with a Kentucky Derby victory under your belt, as trainer Shug McGaughey and Orb have, you have little time to appreciate that history. You are...
Tags: The Jockey Club Incorporated, Triple Crown, Big Brown, Rosie Napravnik, Preakness Stakes
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History of black jockeys is long, if not recent
Thanks for Mike Klingaman's article, which focused on Kevin Krigger and his aspirations to break the over 100-year absence of African American jockey winners at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes ("With the weight of racing history," May 16). One...
Tags: Preakness Stakes, Slavery, Equestrian
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Fiftyshadesofhay wins Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
She had a cool name and a hot jockey, but Fiftyshadesofhay didn't look like she had much of a chance for most of Friday's 89th Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Riding the 3-year-old filly for the first time, Joel Rosario also gave the...Tags: Rafael Bejarano, Pimlico, Joel Rosario, Preakness Stakes, Equestrian
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Preakness-proven Baffert will send 'Govenor' out for an upset
Bob Baffert strode into the Preakness stakes barn Friday morning, shouting toward Orb's trainer Shug McGaughey loud enough so all could hear. "OK, Shug, I'm here to take away that media spotlight for you," he said. Baffert, indeed, is one of the few...
Tags: Pimlico, Under Armour Inc., Kevin Plank, Dominican Republic, Triple Crown
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Rosie Napravnik believes Mylute can run with Orb in Preakness
The Baltimore SunKentucky Derby winner Orb is the even-money favorite for the Preakness, so the biggest topics leading up to the weekend have, obviously, been about his chances and how to beat him on Saturday. “The jockey was just here," Mylute jockey Rosie...Tags: Pimlico, Rosie Napravnik, Preakness Stakes, Equestrian
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Jockey Gary Stevens discovering his love of racing again
Nearly a quarter century ago, Gary Stevens was an up-and-coming jockey in Southern California, hoping to make his mark on the sport, put a lot of money in the bank and move on to something else as quickly as possible. A conversation he had with one of...Tags: Pimlico, Churchill Downs, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Triple Crown, Pimlico Race Course
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Rock star status: Preakness horses get royal treatment
Handlers used special massage techniques to soothe Goldencents' muscular frame and sudsy sponges to stimulate the shine and bloom on the Preakness competitor's chocolate-colored coat — while a sizable entourage seemed transfixed. Outside the...
Tags: Pimlico, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Entertainment Events, Preakness Stakes, Academy Awards
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Napravnik reflects on early days at Pimlico as she prepares for Preakness ride
Sitting in front of a microphone Friday morning, Rosie Napravnik fielded questions about her first race at Pimlico Race Course while donning a hat from her new sponsor, Snickers Bites. For the 25-year-old jockey, it was a fitting juxtaposition, as she's...
Tags: Pimlico, Rosie Napravnik, Pimlico Race Course, Michael Phelps, Preakness Stakes
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: No need to leave Fido behind Vacationers traveling to Orlando don’t have to leave Fifi or Fido behind with Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ VIP ¿ Very Important Pet ¿ package...Tags: Florida Department of Transportation, Technology, Environmental Pollution, Government, Sailing
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2013 Preakness Day entries and comments from Maryland Jockey Club
May. 18, Post Time: 10:45AM Entries and comments provided by the Maryland Jockey Club First - Purse $55,000, AOC $25,000-$20,000, 3 yo's & up, One And One Sixteenth Miles Post, Horse, Jockey, Trainer, Odds 1 Aussi Austin, Rosario, R.Rodriguez, 3-1...
Tags: The Jockey Club Incorporated, Triple Crown, Tampa, Rosie Napravnik, Layoffs and Downsizing
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Which horse will win Saturday's Preakness?
Orb easily best horse John Cherwa Los Angeles Times I sure hate picking the favorite, but in this year's Preakness there is no way around it. Orb is easily the best horse, even though this shorter distance is supposed to make this his toughest race....Tags: Churchill Downs, Rosie Napravnik, Goldencents (racehorse), Chicago Tribune, Bob Baffert (racehorse)
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Itsmyluckyday looks for better finish in the Preakness
Seeking redemption from a Kentucky Derby effort that didn't go as planned, Itsmyluckyday will try to rebound Saturday as one of nine horses in the 138th running of the $1 million Grade I Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Trained by...
Tags: Pimlico, Churchill Downs, Hialeah, Gulfstream Park, Triple Crown
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