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MRC Chairman Michael Algeo to be Honored at Alibi Breakfast

Michael Algeo, who was appointed to the Maryland Racing Commission in 2016 and currently serves as Chairman, will receive the Special Award of Merit at Pimlico's Alibi Breakfast. The Special Award of Merit, which recognizes those who have made a positive impact on the racing industry, has previously recognized industry stalwarts like Jim McKay, D. Wayne Lukas, Chick Lang, King Leatherbury, and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

“When I received the call from [Maryland Jockey Club Acting President] Mike Rogers, I was both humbled and grateful,” Algeo said. “When one looks at the list of giants in the industry who have previously received this award, I was and am in awe. Thank you for this amazing and incredible honor. I accept it on behalf of all who work with me on the Maryland Racing Commission.”

The Alibi Breakfast began in the 1930s and is held annually at Pimlico Race Course during Preakness week. Click here for tickets to this year's event, which will be held Thursday, May 18.

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Saturday Insights: 3yo Justify Colt Debuts At Pimlico

3rd-PIM, $52K, Msw, 3yo, 6f, 4:37 p.m.
As Pimlico's meet tunes up before Preakness week, $450,000 KEESEP purchase REBELLIOUS STAGE (Justify) heads to post four in this maiden attempt. Trained by Brittany Russell and ridden by Sheldon Russell, the chestnut colt's second dam Mon Belle (Maria's Mon) is a full-sister to GI Kentucky Derby hero Monarchos and she produced GSP Supreme (Empire Maker), who is the dam of GI Met Mile champ Silver State (Hard Spun). TJCIS PPS

4th-CD, $120K, Msw, 3yo/up, f, 1mT, 2:13 p.m.
As the Triple Crown Trail heads east, Churchill Downs continues with its racing and a competitive field assembles on the turf for this maiden. Vanished (Speightstown) will break from gate 10 for Todd Pletcher with Luis Saez aboard, and this 3-year-old $300,000 KEESEP buy is out of Elusive Pearl (Medaglia d'Oro) who won a pair of stakes routing on the grass. To her outside, is a 3-year-old daughter of Maclean's Music named Evie's Encore. Trained by Tom Amoss and ridden by Edgar Morales, the $250,000 KEESEP grad's second dam is GI Ashland S. heroine Sis City (Slew City). One other worth a mention is Em Kat (Tapit), a 3-year-old filly who is out of MGSW Great Hot (Brz). TJCIS PPS

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TAA A Strong Presence at Pimlico Preakness Week

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Pimlico Race Course during Preakness week. The 148th Preakness S. will take place Saturday, May 20.

The TAA will kick off the week with America's Best Racing's Pre-Preakness Party. The eighth annual Pre-Preakness Party will be held Wednesday, May 17, at the Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, Maryland. The evening will consist of networking, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, an entertaining handicapping challenge with guest analysts, and a silent auction. All proceeds of the party and auction will benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Tickets are still available online at:

www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-pre-preakness-party-by-thoroughbred-aftercare-alliance-abr-tickets-596988597967

On Friday, May 19, TAA will be recognized with a named race on the undercard of Black-Eyed Susan Day. On Saturday, May 20, TAA will present the Sir Barton S. Sponsored by Brandon and Diannah Perry, who entered into an agreement to annually donate $100,000 to the TAA as the title sponsor for three consecutive years beginning with the Preakness 147.

On both Black-Eyed Susan and Preakness Day, the TAA will host the Best Turned Out Awards in the winner's circle for each race.

Throughout the week, TAA will facilitate winning guests from one of the VIP experiences auctioned off earlier this year in the “Off to the Races” campaign. In addition to the Pre-Preakness Party and a weekend of racing, this experience also includes a sunrise tour, the Alibi Breakfast, and access to join the simulcast for a race on the Black-Eyed Susan undercard. Guests will also join the winner's circle for the Sir Barton on Preakness Day. This experience celebrating the second leg of the Triple Crown was donated by 1/ST RACING and America's Best Racing.

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Big Ass Fans To Sponsor Maryland Sprint On Preakness Day

Big Ass Fans will sponsor the GIII Maryland Sprint on Preakness S. day at Pimlico Race Course May 20. As part of the sponsorship, Big Ass Fans will have a significant presence at the event, with its logo prominently displayed throughout the racecourse. In addition, Big Ass Fans will provide cooling solutions for both the horses and spectators.

“We are thrilled to be a part of such a prestigious event,” said Hunter Harris of Big Ass Fans. “The Preakness S. is a celebration of the very best in horse racing, and we are proud to be able to contribute to the success of the event with our high-performance fans.”

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