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Stakes are highest for Orb in Preakness
BALTIMORE — Horse racing's Preakness is a place of history and a bubble of hope. If you come here with a Kentucky Derby victory under your belt, as trainer Shug McGaughey and Orb have, you have little time to appreciate that history. You are...
Tags: Triple Crown, Sports, Kentucky Derby, Big Brown, Los Angeles Times Columnists
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Zenyatta continues her perfect run with Lady's Secret Stakes victory at Hollywood Park
The Fabulous ForumZenyattaâs pursuit of perfection continued on Saturday, and the 6-year-old mare responded by winning her 19th consecutive race in taking the Grade I $250,000 Ladyâs Secret Stakes as she ran down Switch in the homestretch to win by half a...... -
Jim Murray, March 30, 1961
The Daily MirrorMarch 30, 1961: Jim Murray takes a look at the names for horses in harness racing and thoroughbred racing, and throws in auto racing for good measure. Thoroughbred racing, I am glad to say, is a lot more careful about...... -
Casino? It's a few blocks over
When Las Vegas was in its infancy, high-end hotels practically gave away rooms to lure gamblers. Today, travelers can break the bank paying for a few nights' lodging. But there are alternatives: condo hotels, time shares and vacation home rentals. Time...Tags: Restaurants, Television, Sports, Family, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Athletes work to ensure their gear arrives safely
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersSwimmers who will compete in the Beijing Olympics can pack light. All they have to bring is a suit, goggles and a cap. For the synchronized swimmers, add hair gel and glitter. Throw in a robe or warmup suit and they're good to go. Most track and field...Tags: Sports, Gymnastics, Gymnastics Clubs, Beam Gymnastics, Athletes
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Md. passes thoroughbred breeder incentive program amid bickering
The Maryland Racing Commission passed a revised incentive program Tuesday meant to persuade thoroughbred breeders to operate in the state and owners of those horses to run on its tracks, but might have shattered the harmony achieved among the sports'...
Tags: Sports, Pimlico Race Course, Horse and Harness Racing, Laurel Park
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Organizers declare the 138th Preakness a success
The numbers alone say the 138th Preakness was a huge success. A crowd of 117,203, the fourth largest in Preakness history, was on hand to see long-shot Oxbow's shocking win and heavy-favorite Orb's disappointing run. And the total handle for the day...Tags: Sports, Orb (racehorse), Music, Oxbow (racehorse), Goo Goo Dolls (music group)
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Stars, athletes shine at Preakness
Preakness had its share of glitterati in attendance this year. Kiss bassist Gene Simmons, and his wife — and "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" reality show co-star — Shannon Tweed hung out in the Jockey Club, while "House of Cards" star Kevin...
Tags: Sports, Kevin Plank, Gymnastics Clubs, Buffalo Bills, Torrey Smith
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Lukas secretly thought Oxbow was best hope for Preakness win
D. Wayne Lukas may seem to the public an unlikely candidate to be one of the most hands-on trainers working in horse racing today. He shows up on television — like Saturday, when his horse Oxbow cruised to a win in the 138th Preakness —...
Tags: Sports, House of Cards (tv program), Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Horse and Harness Racing
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Lots of differing opinions on what to do with Pimlico
Tear it down. Fix it up. Keep it here. Move it there. Many at Pimlico Race Course Saturday, from celebrated trainers to $2 bettors, offered thoughts of what to do with Old Hilltop, the methuselan home of the 138th Preakness Stakes. The Maryland Jockey...
Tags: Pimlico, Kentucky Derby, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Pimlico Race Course, Gulfstream Park
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Police report peaceful day at Preakness
A group of friends and family from Elkridge prepared for the Preakness as they have every year for decades. They packed tubs of Rice Krispies treats, shrimp salad, macaroni salad, cashews, soft drinks and a giant bag of Utz chips into their cars and...
Tags: Sports, Laws, Foods and Beverages, Hospitals and Clinics, Salads
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Maryland Jockey Club president says Preakness brand 'has changed dramatically'
Baltimore Sun Media GroupMaryland Jockey Club President Tom Chuckas said Saturday that the Preakness brand “has changed dramatically” in the last few years, citing an attendance bump in the infield celebration and increased security all around the racetrack. ...Tags: FBI, Sports, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Horse and Harness Racing, Preakness Stakes
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