Welcome to our 2021 Mid-Atlantic Triple Crown Trail page, where you can follow all of the Triple Crown action!
KENTUCKY DERBY – Medina Spirit
PREAKNESS STAKES – Rombauer
BELMONT STAKES – Essential Quality
LATEST NEWS
Churchill Downs issues safety statement
In the wake of four fatalities in the early days of the Churchill Downs meet, the track today issued a statement as to what’s going on.
Amy Moore and the lifeboats that led to Forte
Virginia races contested in Maryland played a significant role in the career of Va-bred Queen Caroline, who became the dam of Kentucky Derby favorite Forte.
PREAKNESS ENTRIES
- Simplification (6-1)
- Creative Minister (10-1)
- Fenwick (50-1)
- Secret Oath (9-2)
- Early Voting (7-2)
- Happy Jack (30-1)
- Armagnac (12-1)
- Epicenter (6-5)
- Skippylongstocking (20-1)
PREAKNESS NEWS
Nyquist: “Greatness” in a plain brown wrapper
At a glance, Nyquist is eminently forgettable. But his calmness, presence, and ability to influence his surroundings mark him as something else altogether,
Preakness Moments: Scott Wykoff
WBAL Radio reporter Scott Wykoff joins us on our first Preakness Moments podcast, in which we remember Preaknesses past and look ahead to Saturday’s big race.
Preakness notes: Who’s in, who’s out
Nine look to be committed to entering the Preakness as of Sunday, with another handful still under consideration.
“Goosebumps” from Nyquist gallop
Nyquist galloped strongly this morning, leaving his trainer with goosebumps.
Nyquist: Morning gallery
Some Pimlico scenes from the last couple days, with Kentucky Derby champ Nyquist in the house.
Laoban, Uncle Lino post final Preakness breezes
California Chrome Stakes winner Uncle Lino and graded-placed maiden Laoban had their final Preakness breezes.
Preakness hopefuls take to the track
Cherry Wine — who did not draw into the Kentucky Derby off the also-eligible list — had his final Preakness work this afternoon.
Nyquist jogs at Pimlico with exercise rider Garcia
Nyquist and exercise rider Jonny Garcia took a jog around the Pimlico track this morning and remain on track for the Preakness.
Exaggerator, other Derby horses eye Preakness date
Kentucky Derby runner-up Exaggerator walked the shedrow today and is slated to ship to PImlico Sunday.
