Paul Moran at the Races

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• It just gets uglier in Maryland

  Officials at the Maryland Jockey Club announced today that Pimlico Race Course will be closed for training and stabling, effective August 31 and that the most important stakes run at the Laurel Park fall meeting will be suspended. Racing secretary Georganne... Posted Aug 06 2008, 12:37 PM by Paul Moran at the races Filed under: Laurel Park, Pimlico, Maryland, Maryland Jockey Club, Bowie

• The scene at Old Hilltop

  Baltimore By 9 a.m. the first intoxicated person of the day has already been ejected from Pimlico, the infield crowd – a disturbing collection of humanity that makes its Louisville counterpart look like a cub scout outing – is in the process of assembly... Posted May 17 2008, 10:12 AM by Paul Moran at the races Filed under: racing injuries, Eight Belles, Richard Dutrow Jr., Pimlico, Preakness

• The long, long shadow of Big Brown

  At this point there is little to add to the dialogue in regard to Big Brown. Against any standard, the Kentucky Derby winner towers over 11 three-year-olds who have shown up at Pimlico, most of whom are here because (1) a million dollars will be distributed... Posted May 16 2008, 01:18 PM by Paul Moran at the races Filed under: Triple Crown, Big Brown, Pimlico, Preakness, Kent Desormeaux

• Big Brown: An overlay at 2-5

  Baltimore There is nothing about Big Brown that at this early point of his career, is anything less than astounding. Winning the Kentucky Derby in his fourth career start: Astounding. Winning the Derby from post 20 while racing wide on both turns: Astounding... Posted May 15 2008, 04:41 PM by Paul Moran at the races Filed under: Big Brown, Pimlico, Preakness

• Enter Big Brown (soon to exit)

  From the Maryland Jockey Club Baltimore Accompanied by two United Parcel Service vehicles, Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown arrived and entered the Preakness stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course on Wednesday evening to begin his quest for the middle jewel... Posted May 15 2008, 06:55 AM by Paul Moran at the races Filed under: Big Brown, Pimlico, Preakness

• Setting the record straight

  From the Maryland Jockey Club Baltimore Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito drove into Pimlico Wednesday morning around 9 a.m., several hours before the scheduled van arrival of his 19th Preakness starter, Stevil. He brought with him a message about the burgeoning... Posted May 14 2008, 03:58 PM by Paul Moran at the races Filed under: Nick Zito, Belmont Stakes, Casino Drive, Pimlico, Preakness

• Pair joins Preakness lineup

  From Pimlico Saying “we’re there to win”, co-owner Ronnie Lamarque announced this afternoon that Recapturetheglory, who finished fifth to Big Brown in last Saturday’s Kentucky Derby is confirmed for next Saturday’s $1 million Preakness® Stakes (Grade... Posted May 07 2008, 05:04 PM by Paul Moran at the races Filed under: Recapturetheclory, Pimlico, Preakness, Racecar Rhapsody

• Preakness: 7 in, 2 on the fence

  Baltimore From Pimlico With the Preakness Stakes 11 days away, the field set to test Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown continues to change as the connections of eligible three-year-olds weigh a start in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. As of Tuesday... Posted May 06 2008, 05:00 PM by Paul Moran at the races Filed under: Big Brown, Pimlico, Preakness