Mike Curry offers takeaways from Pegasus World Cup day at Gulfstream Park, where Skippylongstocking and sunny Florida took center stage on a weekend when snow and ice blanketed much of the Midwest and East Coast.
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How a Dinner Party Begot a Classic: Oden Bowie, Pimlico, and the Preakness
When the gates fly open each May at Pimlico Race Course (or Laurel Park in 2026), racing fans celebrate more than just the Preakness Stakes — they honor a legacy rooted in the vision of one man: Oden Bowie. As governor and a sportsman, Bowie recognized the potential for Maryland to become a national leader in Thoroughbred racing.
Skippylongstocking Wins Pegasus World Cup, Test Score Tops Undercard on Turf
The fourth time was the charm for veteran 7-year-old Skippylongstocking, who rallied to win the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes on Jan. 24 while making his fourth straight start in the Grade 1 event at Gulfstream Park.
Six Speed Cruises in UAE Two Thousand Guineas, Takes Big Step Toward Kentucky Derby
Six Speed, racing for the first time for new American owners, raised hopes for a return home on the first Saturday in May with an impressive, and a bit surprising, victory in the UAE Two Thousand Guineas on Fashion Friday Jan. 23 at Meydan Racecourse.
