Preakness Preparations on Track at Pimlico

The 136^th Preakness Stakes is a little over a month away, and Pimlico Race Course is getting ready to host the middle jewel in the Triple Crown.  Corporate tents have already begun sprouting up in the infield, and grounds crews have been working to make the infield finish line floral logos stand out by planting beautiful new flowers.  Racing has been underway at the track for nearly a month now, with various stakes races already held.  Over the past few weekends, three stakes races have been held: Shine Again Stakes on April 2, Mister Diz Stakes on April 9 and Primonetta Stakes on April 16.

The first 2-year-old race of the year in Maryland was held at Pimlico this past Friday.  Bluegrass Atatude took the top spot in the first juvenile race of the season. The chestnut filly was racing sixth, eventually pulling ahead and winning by two lengths. By chance, OSM was lucky enough to witness this race live.

Bluegrass Atatude making her push for the finish line.

While at Pimlico for a meeting, some of us started wandering about, taking in all the excitement of a live racing day at the track. We watched as the jockeys saddled up and headed out to the track. As we toured the facility, we decided to meander outside to the track as post time approached.  It was a thrill to see live racing at Pimlico. The track was running fast, as it was a beautiful day for horse racing.

All the preparations are coming together for, what should be, a great day of racing on Preakness. Pimlico and Baltimore are ready to shine as they will both be thrust into the national spotlight come May 21^st.

Keep checking back here for more Preakness updates as the big day quickly approaches!

- Jenn from OSM