Maple Leaf Mel Takes Miss Preakness for Namesake
If anything can be said about the story of Maple Leaf Mel, it's that it gets more and more endearing with each new chapter.
If anything can be said about the story of Maple Leaf Mel, it's that it gets more and more endearing with each new chapter.
Trainer Kenny McPeek hadn't planned on sending Rattle N Roll to run in the Pimlico Special Stakes (G3). But after a look at the probable starters for the race, he changed his mind. Good thing he did.
He said learning Spanish, which is common for many trainers, as well as Portuguese, became a matter of necessity.
Trainer John Salzman Jr. likes flying under the radar. As a part owner and conditioner of Coffeewithchris—an entry in the Preakness Stakes (G1)—that becomes a more difficult task.
J. Keeler Johnson shares selections for the 148th Preakness Stakes.
This morning hurt my heart. Anyone who has talked with me or followed my writing knows how much I love the Alibi Breakfast, held Thursday each year before the Preakness Stakes (G1).
Mage's Kentucky Derby (G1) victory was celebrated at Churchill Downs and some 90 miles away at Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, home of Mage's sire Good Magic.
A left hind issue will prevent Lexington Stakes (G3) winner First Mission from running in the Preakness Stakes (G1) May 20 at Pimlico Race Course.
The classic success gives Boyd Browning Jr. affirmation in the process he and his team work toward each year in sourcing quality individuals for each of its sales.