Triple Crown

2015 Pursuit of a Personal Triple Crown

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN IN MAY 2015 BEFORE THE BELMONT STAKES As each year passes, the pursuit of a Triple Crown becomes more and more tenuous for me. Being born […]

Belmont Stakes

Exaggerator, Nyquist Look to Rematch in 148th Belmont Stakes

BALTIMORE – Preakness winner Exaggerator and Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist are heading to Belmont Park to renew their rivalry in the 148th running of the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont […] Read More

News

Exaggerator “Full of Energy” After Preakness Triumph

BALTIMORE – Trainer Keith Desormeaux reported that Exaggerator was “full of energy” Sunday morning in the aftermath of his rousing 3 ½-length upset over previously undefeated Nyquist in Saturday’s 141st Preakness Stakes […] Read More

Preakness Stakes

Preakness Stakes News & Notes: Stradivari at Disadvantage Experience-Wise

BALTIMORE – Reddam Racing LLC’s Nyquist jogged twice around the Pimlico Race Course oval Friday morning in preparation for a highly anticipated start in Saturday’s 141st Preakness Stakes (G1). “It went really well. It […] Read More

Preakness Stakes

Preakness Stakes Preview: Nyquist vs. Exaggerator Part 2

Likely Winners #3 Nyquist – He impressed us so much it the Kentucky Derby! Event though we picked him to win the race, we didn’t necessarily think he was a […] Read More

Preakness Stakes

2016 Preakness Pace Profile & Trends

First off, Pimlico Race Course has been known as “an inside speed favoring track with tighter turns.” Not to debunk these statements, but if you follow horse racing, you’ve probably heard […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 183: Preakness Stakes Preview and Rapid-Fire Selections

Blinkers Off has released a new episode! Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods and exclusive stories. You can […] Read More

Preakness Stakes

Preakness Stakes News & Notes: Abiding Star, Awesome Speed, Lani Arrive at Pimlico

BALTIMORE – Reddam Racing LLC’s Nyquist galloped a strong 1 ¼ miles at Pimlico Race Course Thursday morning in preparation for Saturday’s 141st Preakness Stakes (G1), continuing to impress trainer Doug O’Neill with the […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 182: Jon White Interview and Black-Eyed Susan Day Rapid-Fire

Preakness Stakes

Preakness Stakes News & Notes: O’Neill Elects Alternate Saddling Option for Preakness

BALTIMORE –Wednesday was jog day at Pimlico Race Course for Reddam Racing LLC’s Nyquist, who has been on a somewhat unusual training schedule of alternating days of jogging and galloping throughout the […] Read More