Horse Racing News

Somali Lemonade had never been to Pimlico Race Course before, but on the track's biggest card in front of a Preakness Day throng, the 5-year-old mare held on to victory in the $150,000 Gallorette Handicap.

Happy My Way streaked wire-to-wire in the $150,000 Maryland Sprint Handicap presented by Jagermeister May 17 at Pimlico Race Course, securing his first graded stakes score and building a three-race winning streak.

Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan came through the night in good order and was recovering well from emergency colic surgery, trainer Charlie LoPresti reported May 17.

WinStar Farm's Revolutionary, far back early through a heated pace, kicked into gear and circled his eight foes to win the $300,000 Pimlico Special by a neck at Pimlico Race Course May 16.

Repole Stable's Stopchargingmaria returned to her winning ways May 16 at Pimlico Race Course, but had to fight to get the job done in the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes.

Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan was taken to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington May 16 for emergency colic surgery, according to trainer Charlie LoPresti.

California Chrome splashed his way around a sloppy main track at Pimlico Race Course the morning of May 16 and was proclaimed ready to go for the Preakness Stakes the following day.

Earlier this month, Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker was seen at the Kentucky Derby carrying a huge stack of cash after winning a bet, even handing out hundred dollar bills to random people.

Canadian Horse of the Year Up With the Birds takes on highweights Hamp and Hey Leroy May 17 in the $400,000 Longines Dixie Stakes at Pimlico Race Course, while looking to rebound from a disappointing season debut last time out.

Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome was heard coughing after a 1.5-mile gallop at Pimlico early Thursday, and trainer Art Sherman told ESPN's Jeannine Edwards that his biggest concern is the horse doesn't catch a cold.