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McPeek: Connecting Dots, Collecting Wins

POSTED: September 12, 2025

Trainer Kenny McPeek and his charming colt, Mystik Dan, in historic stall 40 at Pimlico. (Maryland Jockey Club) Kenny McPeek has a chance to make...

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A Piece of Both History and the Future

POSTED: September 1, 2025

The display of Pimlico treasures. (Sally Eck/Facebook) "Pimlico Preservation Project" raises funds for Aftercare at the Maryland State Fair Compiled by Maribeth Kalinich Although Pimlico...

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Traditions and Superstitions: Pimlico’s Stall 40

POSTED: July 31, 2025

Always Dreaming felt quite comfy in Stall 40 after his Derby victory in 2017. The sign attached to the wall notes other champions who stayed...

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What’s Up, Pimlico Race Course?

POSTED: July 23, 2025

A black fence has been installed around Pimlico as demo begins. (April Inloes Smith) Compiled and Written By Maribeth KalinichUPDATED 7/23/2025 11:30 PM EDT The...

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Legendary HoF Trainer D. Wayne Lukas Hospitalized

POSTED: June 22, 2025

D. Wayne Lukas in his usual spot the Thursday before the Preakness at Pimlico in 2022 at the Alibi Breakfast in May. (TMJC Photo) Horses...

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Lucien Lauren’s Other Belmont Champion

POSTED: June 3, 2025

The start of the 1966 Belmont Stakes (NYRA/Coglianese by permission) The 1966 Belmont Stakes By Maribeth Kalinich 1966 was supposed to be Kauai King’s year....

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Walsh Scores Preakness Weekend Bonus

POSTED: May 19, 2025

Play With Fire kicked off Walsh’s weekend with a win in the Hilltop Stakes. (Jerry Dzierwinski/TMJC) Edges Four-Time Winner Steve Asmussen for $50K Top Prize...

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Goodbye, Old Hilltop, Until We Meet Again

POSTED: May 19, 2025

The neat rows of white folding chairs on Pimlico’s expansive apron ready for patrons at the Preakness. (Maribeth Kalinich) Op/Ed by Maribeth Kalinich Saturday, many...

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Journalism Speaks Loudly in Preakness 150

POSTED: May 17, 2025

Derby runner-up Journalism powers to thrilling victory in 150th Preakness Stakes (G1) with West Coast based jockey Umberto Rispoli aboard. (Bill Denver/TMJC Photo) Final Middle Jewel...

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