Horse Racing News

The two Grade 1 winners in Saturday's Shuvee Handicap finished first and second, but not in the order most bettors thought they would, as Funny Moon posted a decisive victory by 2 3/4 lengths over defending titlist Seattle Smooth in the Grade 2 race.

Comedero furthered his stature in the 3-year-old sprint ranks with a thoroughly dominating victory Saturday in the Grade 3, $100,000 Chick Lang Stakes going six furlongs at Pimlico.

It starts like this: A father and son make their way to the racetrack. Memories are made and first impressions gathered. A lifetime of dedication to the sport begins.

It is remembered mostly as the race in which the filly was mugged, but the Preakness of 30 years ago also is known as the race that produced arguably the most iconic figure of racing's modern era.

Of all the 3-year-olds on the Triple Crown trail this spring, Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver is the only one with a chance to sweep the series as we head to the Preakness this Saturday.

When the Kentucky Derby winner gets here for the Preakness Stakes, a groundswell of support often follows him.

Pleasant Prince did not succeed in the Florida Derby, so he has tried, and tried, and now will try again.

Blame, one of the unheralded members of the 3-year-old class of 2009, could be a significant player in the older horse division of 2010.

Derek Ryan's first appearance in the Preakness Stakes was as frustrating as it was rewarding.

Win the Kentucky Derby, and you don't get to pick the next start for your horse.