In the days leading up to Preakness 140, newspapers and other internet sources are generating racing related content at an overwhelming rate. With so much coverage, its easy to miss some “can’t miss” pieces. So we here at Thorobros have sorted the wheat from the chaff and present to you, for your happy hour reading pleasure, the very best of daily Preakness links.
Today’s big story concerns Pletcher’s decision to run none of the four horses he had under consideration in the Preakness. Castellano will now ride Divining Rod.
This was my favorite story of the day. Despite reports from the Zayat camp earlier this week that Mr. Z would skip the Preakness, Lukas shipped him to Baltimore anyway. Upon reading the news on Twitter, Ahmed Zayat tweeted: “I can’t stop that man. Wow….I want to be like that when I hit 60.”
As if balancing studying for finals, partying like it was the last week of your college career, and keeping long distance tabs on your Triple Crown hopeful wasn’t enough, Justin Zayat is also keeping a diary of his experience for the New York Post.
The New York Times profiles the ageless Gary Stevens, his desire to still compete in the top races, and his hopes to turn the tables on AP in the Preakness.
–No Parking Pass for Saturday?
Here is the rundown on taking MTA (public transportation) to the Preakness. I can almost guarantee it will turn out better than the Long Island Railroad Experience of 2014.
Preakness provides Pimlico the opportunity to show off the upgrades made to the facility. All reports indicate that Stronach’s current focus will be on improving his Maryland tracks. Some of Pimlico’s renovations are already complete and will be on display–most notably the Sports Palace which combines the feel of a Las Vegas racing book with the benefit of great views of the track.
The Forgotten Preakness Cocktail
This article details the official Preakness drink of the 1930′s, long before various fruit juices and different brands of flavored vodka formed the current Black Eyed Susan signature drink. We’re of the belief that the Preakness should just embrace it’s identity as the “People’s Party” and adopt Natty Boh in a solo cup as it’s official cocktail.
