Mineshaft Archives • The Racing Biz

Frank Vespe / 4 years

4 min read

While the Preakness gets the glory, the Pimlico Special has been, well, special in its own right. Here, the top five Special winners of the last 30 years.

Annie Finney
Breeders' Cup
Dickie Small
J.B. Secor
Mikey Smithwick
Mineshaft
Neil Howard
Palace Malice
Princess of Sylmar
Rock Slide
Shamrock Farm
Todd Pletcher

One exercise rider, with two big chances in the Breeders’ Cup

Teresa Genaro / 12 years
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6 min read

Maryland-born Annie Finney will have more than a rooting interest in the Breeders’ Cup. She’s the exercise rider for Princess of Sylmar and Palace Malice.

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Five best Pimlico Special winners

One exercise rider, with two big chances in the Breeders’ Cup

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July.

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July.

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer.

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025