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Swiss Skydiver sixth filly to win Preakness
Swiss Skydiver beat favored Authentic in a stretch duel to become the sixth filly to win the Preakness Stakes.
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Betting guide for the 145th Preakness Stakes
How should you bet Saturday's final leg of the Triple Crown? Chris Fallica provides analysis and offers picks for the Preakness.
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The United States of athlete streets
Ever wonder how many streets in the U.S. are named after athletes? We found the answer -- a lot -- and the majority are not human.
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The United States of athlete streets
Which athlete has the most roads in the U.S. named after him or her? (Hint: That athlete isn't human.) Take a wild ride through the 3,764 American streets we found with athlete names on them.
Horse Racing
New California rule limits whip use during races
Jockeys in California will only be able to use the whip six times a race under the state horse racing board's new rule
Horse Racing
Odds for the 145th Preakness Stakes
With the Preakness Stakes set to take place Saturday, here are the current odds for the 11-horse field. Derby winner Authentic is the favorite, just ahead of Art Collector.
Horse Racing
House OK's bill to combat doping in horse racing
The House approved a bill Tuesday to create national medication and safety standards for the horse racing industry as lawmakers move to clamp down on use of performance-enhancing drugs that can lead to horse injuries and deaths.
Horse Racing
Swiss Skydiver to run against males at Preakness
In her only other start against males, Swiss Skydiver finished second to potential Preakness rival Art Collector in the Blue Grass Stakes on July 11.
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Improbable romps to victory in Awesome Again
Improbable rallied to beat stablemate Maximum Security in Saturday's Awesome Again Stakes, earning an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Jockeys at Preakness weekend face testing
Jockeys riding in the Preakness and other races at Pimlico next weekend must undergo a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their first mount.
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Belmont winner Tiz the Law won't run Preakness
Belmont winner Tiz the Law won't run in the Preakness, spoiling a potential showdown with Derby winner Authentic.
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Authentic works out in preparation for Preakness
Authentic completed five furlongs in 59.20 seconds under jockey Martin Garcia on Saturday at Churchill Downs as the Kentucky Derby winner prepares for the Preakness next month.
Horse Racing
Irish champion jockey Pat Smullen dies at 43
Nine-time Irish champion jockey and 2016 Epsom Derby winner Pat Smullen died Tuesday. He was 43.
Horse Racing
Keeneland to host Breeders' Cup without fans
Keeneland will hold next month's 12-day fall meet without spectators, because of the coronavirus pandemic, but will allow a limited number of participants and essential personnel. The track will host the Breeders' Cup Nov. 6-7 without spectators.
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Honor A.P. retired after Kentucky Derby injury
An injury in the Kentucky Derby has convinced the owners of Honor A.P. to retire the 3-year-old colt, who finished fourth.
Horse Racing
Santa Anita delays opener 1 week due to wildfire
Opening day of Santa Anita's fall season will be pushed back to Sept. 25 because of poor air quality caused by a wildfire burning near the Southern California racetrack.
Horse Racing
Preakness ends playing of 'offensive' state song
The official state song "Maryland, My Maryland" will not be performed before next month's Preakness because of its "extremely offensive" lyrics.
Horse Racing
House OK's bill to set national doping standards
By a 46-5 vote, a House panel on Wednesday gave bipartisan approval to legislation to create national standards for the horse racing industry to prevent fatalities and discourage illegal medication practices.
Horse Racing
Saratoga handle down just $2.8M despite no fans
Saratoga Race Course completed its 40-day meet, and its all-sources handle topped $700 million for the second consecutive year despite being conducted without fans.
