With Maryland horsemen dodging bad weather, trainer Brittany Russell sent her three runners pointed at Saturday stakes on a “field trip” to Pimlico.
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One of these years, Maryland racing will find a shiny new Pimlico under its Christmas tree. But it’s going to take a while.
It felt like no Preakness we’ve experienced, but If you weren’t moved by Saturday’s racing at Pimlico, then it’s fair to say you don’t like horse racing.
The day after her epic victory in the Grade 1 Preakness, Swiss Skydiver was feeling good and trainer Kenny McPeek was reflective.
Swiss Skydiver ran the second-fastest Preakness ever and became the sixth filly to win the race after a stirring stretch duel with Authentic.
Miss Marissa set fast fractions and held off the late run of the favorite to win the Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico.
Two noses were all that separated first from third in the Grade 3 De Francis Dash Saturday at PImlico, with Laki getting the bob.
Wicked Whisper rallied to win the Grade 3 Miss Preakness for her first win since taking the G1 Frizette nearly a year ago.
Favored Juliet Foxtrot snapped a six-race losing streak and surged to win the Grade 3 Gallorette Stakes at Pimlico on Saturday.