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Reaching High became the first runner to be saddled by an Irish trainer for the reigning British Monarchs, the responsibility of preparing the horse being granted to Willie Mullins.
Celebrating a Milestone Middle Jewel: Preakness 150 at Old Hilltop
The 2025 Preakness Stakes May 17 in Baltimore marked a milestone edition of the race as well as the end of an era at Pimlico Race Course. This year marked the 150th edition of the middle jewel of U.S. horse racing’s Triple Crown and it also will be the final event held at the old facility at Old Hilltop.
ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for May 18 from Belmont at the Big A
Every Sunday Noel Michaels will provide free full-card picks for a one racecard in North America. A veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer, Michaels also writes a weekly “Weekend Winners” blog for America’s Best Racing with a focus on key stakes races at marquee tracks. This feature will be straight-forward: full-card picks for one Sunday slate of races of his choosing.
Lead Artist wins Newbury thriller for Murphy
Lead Artist edges out Dancing Gemini in a pulsating Lockinge Stakes at Newbury to give jockey Oisin Murphy his first win in the race.