Mystic Lake played catch-me-if-you-can in the $150,000 Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) at Pimlico Race Course May 17, and her 11 competitors were left chasing all the way to the wire.

Preakness Notebook

After spending 16 years working in corporate America, trainer Jeff Engler decided to follow his passion and begin training horses. Now, he saddles Mugatu in the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course in search of his first graded win.

Of the eight horses expected to contest the Preakness Stakes (G1) May 18 at Pimlico Race Course, five were six-figure yearling auction purchases.

In an era of unprecedented legal sports wagering playing out on mobile and online platforms, a cooperative effort by Churchill Downs Inc. has helped the massive reach of the Kentucky Derby (G1) bring in new players—specifically sports bettors.

Uncle Heavy will be one of the longer shots among handicappers in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 18, but with an eye-catching name he is likely to draw attention from the casual racing fans.

The NYRA announces the $250,000 Belmont Gold Cup (G2T), slated for June 6 at historic Saratoga Race Course, will be a “Golden Ticket” event offering the winner an automatic berth into the AU$8.4 million Melbourne Cup (G1).

Of the eight horses expected to contest the Preakness Stakes May 18 at Pimlico Race Course, five were six-figure yearling auction purchases.

Did you know Uncle Heavy is 17 hands tall? Trainer Butch Reid tells us about the Preakness Stakes (G1) contender.

Stellenbosch heads a field of 18 for the Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks, G1) May 19 at Tokyo Racecourse.