Post position success in the Preakness

Sat May 20 2023Ashley Anderson

Below we look at which gates have produced the most winners and examine which horses in the 2023 edition of the Preakness are most likely to succeed based on recent history at Pimlico.
Preakness: Which new shooters can beat Mage?

Sat May 20 2023J. Keeler Johnson

If Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage is going to add Saturday’s $1.25 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico to his roster of victories, he’ll have to defeat seven new shooters who skipped the Derby.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mage

Sat May 20 2023J. Keeler Johnson

It’s safe to say Mage hails from a family of Kentucky Derby veterans. His sire, grandsire, and dam sire all started in the Run for the Roses.
The Preakness Stakes Betting Guide for 2023

Thu May 18 2023TwinSpires Staff

The Preakness Stakes Betting Guide for 2023
Brisnet Speed Rating report for 2023 Preakness

Thu May 18 2023James Scully

Only a couple of days remain until Monday’s post position draw for the 148th running of the $1.5 million Preakness at Pimlico on May 20. Let's examine Brisnet Speed ratings for the contenders
Watch out when route runners are actually sprinters

Wed May 17 2023J. Keeler Johnson

It’s not uncommon to see young horses run well in their first route race, only to falter in subsequent two-turn events. A single victory running long isn’t always indicative of a true route racer in the making.
Catching My Eye: Churchill Downs, May 11-14

Wed May 17 2023Kevin Kilroy

Racing analyst Kevin Kilroy shares which horses caught his eye at Churchill Downs the week after the Kentucky Derby.
This key moment is vital for Mage to win the Preakness Stakes

Wed May 17 2023James Scully

Mage will enter Saturday’s $1.5 million Preakness at Pimlico off a one-length victory under the Twin Spires, and four of the last 11 Kentucky Derby winners have come right back to add the second leg of the Triple Crown 14 days later.
When analyzing layoffs, sometimes basic handicapping trumps all

Wed May 10 2023J. Keeler Johnson

There are many ways handicappers can gauge whether a horse is ready to win off a long layoff. One of the simplest is, has the horse shown the ability to win a race like the one you’re handicapping?
Catching My Eye: Kentucky Derby Weekend at Churchill Downs

Tue May 09 2023Kevin Kilroy

Analyst Kevin Kilroy looks back on the weekend of racing at Churchill Downs, including the 149th Kentucky Derby (G1), the Pat Day Mile (G2), and the Kentucky Oaks (G1) undercard.
Racing Roundtable: 2023 Kentucky Derby weekend

Tue May 09 2023TwinSpires Staff

James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson recap the events of Kentucky Derby weekend in this edition of the Racing Roundtable.
2023 Kentucky Derby: Five Takeaways You Need to Know After Mage's Win in 149th Race

Sun May 07 2023Kellie Reilly

Mage’s victory as a 15-1 chance in Saturday’s 149th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) will leave plenty of food for thought in the coming days. For the moment, here are five instant takeaways.
Mage – Kentucky Derby Context

Sat May 06 2023James Scully

Mage launched an eye-catching, sweeping move past Forte on the far turn of the Florida Derby (G1) to strike the front in upper stretch, eventually winding up second to the odds-on favorite in only his third start.