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.
Happy Post Position Draw and Contender Arrival Day. Busy day at Pimlico and for race related content. On to today’s links.
The biggest story of the day involved Calumet’s purchase and decision to run Mr. Z in the Preakness. While talking with Pimlico’s communications department this morning by the Stakes Barn, it became clear they were expecting an 8th horse. The announcement of the purchase of Mr. Z was just the latest turn in the saga which started yesterday when the colt shipped to Pimlico despite Zayat saying he wasn’t running.
A hot topic this week is whether the Preakness will move to Laurel in the future. Even Stronach’s team admits any significant improvements to Pimlico would require tearing down the main building. Laurel could be renovated for much cheaper and offers a location closer to major arteries. That said, this USA Today Op piece opines Baltimore will never let the Preakness leave.
Baltimore Sun piece profiling the Infield Fest’s headliner. Get your glow sticks ready.
Can’t make it to (or don’t feel like getting up for) Pimlico in the morning for sunrise barn tour? This video may be the next best thing. I hopped on half of a tour this morning and it was excellent. Even today the tours were very full and have to imagine tomorrow and Friday will fill up quickly.
Tremendous read on Chris Antley’s history with Pimlico. It also details an amazing streak of which I was previously unaware. 64 consecutive days with at least one winner in 1989. Wow!
