The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

Horse racing

    Griffin Johnson, second from left, co-owner of Sandman, joins a toast at the conclusion of the Preakness 150 Post Position Draw.
    Meet the field of the 150th Preakness Stakes
    Journalism is the favorite in a nine-horse field that will bring many of thoroughbred racing’s most famous trainers to Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.
    Point Dume clinches a win during the Black-Eyed Susan races at Pimlico Race Course in 2024.
    The price of Preakness: a $500 million state infusion, a $5 million annual fee
    Despite public subsidies, Maryland horse racing is furlongs away from its 20th century heyday.
    The Woodlawn Vase is awarded to the winner of each Preakness Stakes. This year’s 150th running of Preakness will be its last at the original “Old Hilltop.”
    Derby runner-up Journalism is 8-5 favorite for Preakness
    Derby winner Sovereignty, who outdueled Journalism to win the Run for the Roses by 1 1/2 lengths, is not making the trip to Baltimore for the final Preakness at historic Pimlico.
    Concert attendees dance at InfieldFest during the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in 2024.
    The debaucherous history of Preakness parties (and what to expect now)
    Once one of the most debaucherous day-drinking parties in the mid-Atlantic, the Preakness Stakes’ infield has evolved into an increasingly tamer event.
    The Pimlico Race Course is being prepared for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes — and then demolition.
    Six history lessons as the original Pimlico prepares for its final Preakness
    Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course, which opened its doors in 1870, is filled with history. Here are some highlights as the original venue prepares for its final Preakness.

    The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

    Kentucky Derby entrant Sandman works out at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
    Enter Sandman! Arkansas Derby champion to race in 150th Preakness
    The Tapit colt and Arkansas Derby champion Sandman will enter to race in the 150th Preakness Stakes on May 17.
    Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course in 2024.
    Historic Pimlico Race Course is going to be razed. Go now while you still can.
    For anyone who has never been to the track, there’s no better time than the lead-up to the 150th Preakness Stakes.
    Renderings show what the redeveloped Pimlico Race Course in Park Heights could look like. The thoroughbred horse racing track is scheduled to be torn down after the 2025 Preakness Stakes and rebuilt in time for the 2027 Preakness Stakes.
    Here’s what the rebuilt Pimlico Race Course could look like
    After this year’s Preakness Stakes, the historic Pimlico Race Course will be torn down to make way for a reimagined and rebuilt center for thoroughbred horse racing.
    Sovereignty, left, ridden by Junior Alvarado, crosses the finish line to win the 151st Kentucky Derby. He will no be in Baltimore to run in the Preakness.
    Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty to skip Preakness Stakes
    The Derby champion will instead point to the Belmont in June.
    Jockey Junior Alvarado celebrates after riding Sovereignty to victory in the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Louisville, Ky.
    Plans are unclear for Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and others with Preakness 2 weeks away
    The Preakness Stakes is the shortest race at 1 3/16 mile, but its quick two-week turnaround from the 1 1/4-mile Derby often gives pause to trainers and ownership groups.

    The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

    Sovereignty, center, ridden by jockey Junior Alvarado, leads the field to the finish line to win the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby.
    Sovereignty outduels 3-1 favorite Journalism in stretch to win 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop
    The second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, will be May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.
    Kentucky Derby runner Final Gambit trains on the track during morning workouts at Churchill Downs.
    Horses with local ties to watch at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby weekend
    Maryland-bred horses and local trainers to watch for in the graded-stakes races before the Derby
    T-Pain performs during halftime of the AFC Championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium in January 2024.
    T-Pain, Wyclef Jean to headline slimmed-down Preakness Stakes
    Without the usual infield music festival, Preakness 150 is calling on Wyclef Jean and T-Pain to entertain music fans at Baltimore’s annual Triple Crown race.
    Jack Harlow performs as the headlining act of Preakness LIVE at Pimlico Race Course on May 18, 2024.
    150th Preakness won’t have traditional infield music festival, a staple since 2009
    My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase.
    7 (or so) things to do in Baltimore County, from bluegrass to mining history
    It’s a good time to start getting out of the house and enjoying all Baltimore County has to offer outdoors.

    The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

    National Treasure, ridden by jockey John Velazquez, wins the 2023 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. The state is soon to take over and renovate the historic track, and is changing course in how the project will be managed.
    Maryland abruptly eliminates authority that had overseen Pimlico transition
    A provision tucked into the state budget bills during final negotiations zaps the authority.
    Seize The Grey, ridden by jockey Jaime Torres, wins the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course last year.
    Letter: Preakness and horse racing should not be celebrated
    Horseracing is a shameful industry that harms horses, an advocate writes.
    D-Nice appears in a wide-brimmed hat and smiling in front of a dark backdrop.
    D-Nice & Friends to headline Baltimore festival ahead of Preakness Stakes
    D-Nice will bring his "Club Quarantine" to Baltimore in the week before Preakness.
    Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) and quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) laugh during an interview together after beating the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium.
    Kyle Goon: The 2024 Baltimore sports moments and athletes we’ll remember. And a few we’ll want to forget.
    From Derrick Henry's stiff arms to Albert Suarez's incredible comeback story to David Rubenstein's big entrance, here's what we'll remember about Baltimore sports in 2024.
    A rendering of Shamrock Farm in Carroll County with stalls and a training track for the horses.
    Maryland to build horse training center at Carroll County farm founded by Art Rooney
    Shamrock Farm was established in 1948 by Art Rooney, who founded the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it remains in the the Rooney family.
    Load More Stories
    Oh no!

    Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com.