Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the $1.65 million Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, and other developments this weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
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National Treasure Gives Baffert Record Eighth Preakness Win, Hall of Fame Jockey Velazquez His First
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert went from heartbreak to record heights when National Treasure prevailed in a torrid stretch duel with Blazing Sevens to win the $1.65 million Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Baltimore’s
Emotional Whirlwind for Connections of Taxed After Black-Eyed Susan Score
As Richard Bahde stood in front of the cupola at Pimlico Race Course and held the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes trophy over his head, a whirlwind of emotions filled his mind. “I was thinking ‘You’ve come a long way, baby,’ ” Bahde said.
Preakness Stakes Superfecta Selections From Veteran Racing Writers
Bob Ehalt and Tom Pedulla became fast friends when they met on their first day at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, N.Y., in 1970. Bob soon introduced Tom to the joys of Thoroughbred racing.
