Horse racing
On the heels of Journalism’s remarkable run, Preakness heads toward a brave new world
The next time racing returns to the site — the hope is for the 2027 Preakness — everything around it will be different.
Park Heights statue of first Black Preakness-winning jockey proves ‘greatness has always lived here’
A statue of George “Spider” Anderson, the first Black jockey to win the Preakness Stakes, was unveiled near Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Photos from one last Preakness at Pimlico
Scenes from the last day of racing before Pimlico is rebuilt.
‘A gift from above:’ How Journalism authored an improbable — but fitting — Preakness win
A lesser horse would not have recovered from the collision that almost spoiled Journalism’s trip.
Maryland native Nik Juarez makes Preakness debut just in time
The 2011 Winters Mill graduate hopes to buy a farm in Maryland someday.
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Journalism wins the 150th Preakness Stakes, last at Pimlico before track teardown
Journalism capably handled the two-week turnaround after the Kentucky Derby and continued the winning ways he’s shown throughout his 3-year-old campaign.
Preakness fashion: Sending the old Pimlico out in style
See the best looks from the 150th Preakness.
‘Get ‘em while supplies last’: The economy operating outside Pimlico bids farewell
Residents of Park Heights shared thoughts on the idea of not having Preakness next year — and the prospects of a new Pimlico.
Live coverage: The last day for this version of Pimlico Race Course
Whether you’re interested in the actual race, the events and parties or a last look at Pimlico Race Course, The Banner is all over it.
A storied event at a crossroads: Get ready for a peculiar Preakness
Today, for one last time, the roar of a Preakness crowd will echo off the condemned grandstand and patrons’ complaints about missing ceiling tiles and bathroom problems will murmur through the outdated clubhouse.
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How to watch or attend the 150th Preakness Stakes
The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes is set to start at 7:01 p.m.
How to bet Preakness: River Thames offers value in an intriguing field
Following last-minute maneuvering, the shine’s back on the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
Opinion: Allowing the Derby winner not to race at Preakness is unacceptable
The Triple Crown is horse racing’s chance to appeal to the general sports fan, Bill Dwyre writes.
With Derby winner Sovereignty skipping Preakness, the Triple Crown calendar debate rides again
Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty is skipping the 150th Preakness Stakes, reigniting the Triple Crown calendar debate.
The 15 most memorable editions of the Preakness Stakes
As we prepare for Saturday’s 150th running of the Preakness and the last at Pimlico Race Course before a major demolition and rebuild, it’s natural to think back on the most indelible editions of the Triple Crown series’ second jewel.
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Pimlico Race Course is full of artifacts. Where will they go when it is razed?
Meet the archivists charged with preserving Maryland's racing history.
Pimlico Race Course is dilapidated, but it’s ours. And some people — even visitors — love it.
It might be the homeliest venue anywhere hosting a major sporting event. But there's much to love about Pimlico.
Jockey who broke 24 bones and spent 5 weeks in a coma from a 2011 fall to ride in Preakness
Mena will be aboard local long shot Pay Billy in the 150th Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
Why are Preakness racehorses such good athletes? Their ancestors didn’t want to get eaten.
A Johns Hopkins ophthalmologist has identified a gene mutation in horses that suggests why they became such good racehorses.
Preakness weather forecast: Showers with a chance of storms
The forecast for Preakness Stakes 2025? Showers and a chance of storms on the day of the big race.