Triple Crown News Monitoring

Letters To The Editor: Change The Triple Crown? Our Readers Have Opinions

To the Editor: The debate surrounding the Triple Crown's relevance resurfaces annually, particularly when a Kentucky Derby winner bypasses the Preakness Stakes. This year, the potential decision by Sovereignty to skip the Preakness echoes longstanding …

Preakness Stakes 2025 predictions, odds, picks, horses, time: Best bets from expert who hit Kentucky Derby

Sandman had a disappointing trip in the Kentucky Derby, but he will have another shot at a Triple Crown race when he enters the starting gate at the 2025 Preakness Stakes on Saturday at 7:01 p.m. ET. The Arkansas Derby winner has shown that he is a top …

Journalism is the horse to beat in the Preakness. But recent trends show it won’t be easy

BALTIMORE (AP) — Leave it to two seasoned, Hall of Fame trainers with 15 combined Preakness Stakes victories to turn up the heat on a competitor a few days before the big race. D. Wayne Lukas said to Michael McCarthy, “I think, Mike, it’s your race to lose …

Meet the horses running in the Preakness Stakes

The Preakness Stakes has a field of nine horses set to race in Baltimore on Saturday for the 2025 running of the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown. Journalism, who was favored to win the Kentucky Derby earlier this month but came in second, …

Preakness 2025 odds and picks: Best bet, favorites, expert predictions, post positions

The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes is Saturday with a 7:01 p.m. ET post time at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism ended up finishing second in that race to Sovereignty, who won't be running in the Preakness. …

Opinion: Allowing the Derby winner not to race at Preakness is unacceptable

The sport that eats its fans has taken another gulp. The Kentucky Derby winner, Sovereignty, won’t run in Preakness. The biggest deal in the sport is its Triple Crown. Win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont and you are a legend. Only 13 …

Inside the Preakness Stakes' purse, prize money figures in 2025

The second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, is a spectacle all its own. While it might not carry quite the significance of its sibling, the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness is equally venerable; three-year old colts have been trotting atop …

Where to watch the 2025 Preakness Stakes in Australia

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not compete in the Preakness Stakes, opening the door for another horse to become a champion at the second leg of the Triple Crown. There will be three Kentucky Derby participants in the Preakness Stakes field: …

Preakness Stakes 150: And they’re off!

By AFRO Staff The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place on May 17 at the Pimlico Race Course. For well over a century the event has provided a burst of energy each May, drawing thousands to Pimlico Race Course in the Park Heights community …

Crack the Code: WDRB's Steve Andress makes his Preakness Stakes picks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The way I study a Preakness field and use a process of elimination to find win contenders is more belief and intuition than the strict step-by-step analysis I use for the Kentucky Derby each year. This column took down the …

Preakness Stakes 2025 prize money: How much does the winner take home?

The eyes of the horse racing world will turn to Baltimore on Saturday, May 17, as the 150th Preakness Stakes gets underway at Pimlico Race Course. As the second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness plays a crucial role in shaping the path to one of the …

Black-Eyed Susan Stakes 2025 predictions, picks, odds: Best bets by horse-racing expert who hit Breeders' Cup

Nine fillies will compete when the gate opens for the 2025 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Friday. Award-winning jockey John Velazquez was aboard race winner Gun Song last year and will ride Liam at the Dust in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes …

Another Kentucky Derby winner not in the Preakness reignites debate about Triple Crown changes

The two-week turnaround now feels to many around the sport like an antiquated schedule when longer gaps are now the norm with an eye toward horse wear and tear and better performance. Thoroughbreds used to be trained and run at a much quicker interval. …

How Does the Preakness Stakes Impact the Triple Crown Race?

How Does the Preakness Stakes Impact the Triple Crown Race? Published 2:49 pm Thursday, May 15, 2025 Image source: pixabay The Triple Crown series represents the highest level of American horse racing. It features three iconic races: the Preakness Stakes, …

2025 Preakness Stakes weather forecast, outlook, update: Three horses to pick at Pimlico Race Course

Though rain is in the forecast for Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, the 2025 Preakness Stakes could still run on a fast track. Post time is 7:01 p.m. for the nine 2025 Preakness Stakes horses seeking the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. …

Impact of Sovereignty Skipping Races on Triple Crown

Optimism flows from Preakness Stakes backstretch with potential history in the wings

Trainer Jamie Osborne and his 23-year-old daughter team up on Heart of Honor, the UAE Derby runner-up who is challenging Americans in Saturday's Preakness Stakes. Photo by Liesl King, courtesy of Dubai Racing Club May 16 (UPI) -- Saturday is Preakness …

2025 Preakness Stakes predictions, odds, horses, post positions: Surprising picks from Triple Crown expert

Journalism will get another shot at a major victory at the 2025 Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. The Santa Anita Derby winner was the betting favorite ahead of the Kentucky Derby and finished as the runner-up. With Kentucky Derby winner …

Betting on the 2025 Preakness: Which Horse Leads the Triple Crown Run?

Betting on the 2025 Preakness: Which Horse Leads the Triple Crown Run? Published 7:35 am Thursday, May 15, 2025 Image source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/men-in-uniforms-riding-horses-at-competition-14096925/ As anticipation mounts …

Thousands of Small Businesses Face Potential Tax Refund Loss Under New U.S. Congressional Tax Bill

Tax Advocacy Group Prepares to Engage U.S. Congress on Behalf of Small & Mid Sized Companies (SME's) WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial provision in the U.S. Congressional "Big …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

Comer Announces the Oversight Committee Will Continue Investigating the Cover-Up of Biden’s Mental Decline & Use of ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the panel will continue its investigation into the cover-up of President Biden’s mental decline and use of autopen. Last Congress, Chairman …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation

An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The …

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member

Note: See second superseding indictment here. An indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her …

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin ...

WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, formerly known as …

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers

Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Regulatory Relief Legislation on May 21

WASHINGTON–Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to rein in regulatory overreach by the …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15

City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the …

May 16 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …