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Derby News May 18, 2024

Seize the Grey wires Preakness, makes history for 88-year-old Lukas

Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas became the oldest trainer to win a jewel of the Triple Crown in Saturday’s Preakness (G1), as Seize the Grey seized the day with a wire-to-wire upset at a muddy Pimlico.

Features May 18, 2024

2024 Preakness Blog by TwinSpires | May 18, 2024

Welcome to the official 2024 Preakness LIVE blog by TwinSpires for May 18, 2024! Discover race card entries, replays, promotions, Preakness odds, and more.

Expert picks May 17, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Preakness Stakes

A total of eight sophomores will go postward in the $2 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico on Saturday.

Derby News May 17, 2024

Kentucky Derby 150: A Record-Breaking Year

 
When Churchill Downs hosted the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, it marked a monumental event in sports and American culture as the historic race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds was staged for the 150th consecutive year without interruption –...

Wagering May 16, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Preakness Stakes

Two weeks after the Kentucky Derby (G1) kicked off the Triple Crown, the three-race series continues at Pimlico this Saturday with the 149th edition of the $2 million Preakness (G1).

Pedigree fun facts May 13, 2024

Pedigree fun facts: 2024 Preakness Stakes

Half of the eight runners in Saturday’s Preakness (G1), including Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan, are by horses who themselves competed in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.

Derby News May 13, 2024

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan bids for classic double in Preakness Stakes

Mystik Dan, winner of the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) thriller, will try to advance Triple Crown hopes in Saturday's 149th Preakness (G1).

Expert picks May 8, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Mamzelle Stakes

An overflow field of 18 sophomore fillies will dash 5 1/2 furlongs on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $225,000 Mamzelle S. The cast features multiple talented runners, but I will focus on just two to settle things down the lane.

Derby News May 4, 2024

Kentucky Derby Press Conference, Jockey and Trainer Quotes

Press Conference Replay, Jockey, Trainer Quotes From the 2024 Kentucky Derby

Derby News May 4, 2024

Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby in three-way photo finish

Saturday's 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) delivered one of the most spine-tingling finishes in history, as Mystik Dan rode the rail and gamely held off the late charges of Sierra Leone and Forever Young in a head-bobbing result.

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