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    • With the GI Preakness moving to Laurel for this year's running, attendance will be limited to just 4,800 patrons, according to a spokesperson for 1/ST Racing. The story was first reported by Matt Hegarty in the Daily Racing Form, who provided 1/ST with a list of questions regarding this year's race. Though 1/ST had turned over Laurel and Pimlico to a quasi- public organization now running racing in Maryland, 1/ST maintained the rights to the 2026 Preakness. Over the two days that encompass the GII Black-Eyed Susan and the Preakness, the estimated attendance in 2025 was 63,000. Many of the Preakness attendees traditionally spend their afternoon in the infield. But Laurel is not equipped to handle a crowd that large and is also undergoing renovations as it converts to a year-round training center. The race will be run this year at Laurel while construction is ongoing at Pimlico. The middle jewel of the Triple Crown is slated to return to Pimlico in 2027. The 4,800 tickets will cover the two-day event, starting with the May 15 Black-Eyed Susan card. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday and can be purchased at www.preakness.com. Tickets will range in price from $246 for general admission to $1,698 for the Turfside Terrace. A total of 1,000 general admission tickets will be made available to the public. 1/ST will also offer “luxury suite experiences.” The price for the luxury suites was not revealed. Hospitality options will include temporary facilities along the rail from the finish line to the final turn offering VIP experiences, curated food and beverage and premium track views. In response to questions Hegarty posed to 1/ST, the company pitched that a Preakness at Laurel will be a historic event. “Preakness 151 weekend will offer the opportunity for horsemen and women, racing fans and guests to experience the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park for the first-time in the history of the event,” the 1/ST spokesperson wrote. “1/ST, in partnership with the Maryland Jockey Club, will curate a day of world-class racing, hospitality and entertainment in consideration of Laurel Park's layout. Preakness 151 will feature added Luxury Suites, a replica Turfside Terrace and the build out of the highly coveted Finish Line Suites, adding distinct experiences from other race days held at Laurel Park. “1/ST, in partnership with the Maryland Jockey Club, looks forward to continuing the tradition of the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park while the long-term, state-led redevelopment of Pimlico Race Course is underway. We are committed to providing Preakness 151 guests with a thoughtfully planned experience and will make investments into the event that takes into consideration Laurel Park's footprint, capacity and available amenities.” The post Admission To Preakness At Laurel Will Be Limited To 4,800 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
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    • SF Racing & Co. has named a precocious 2-year-old colt Hughes in honor of U.S. hockey star Jack Hughes and his memorable 2026 Winter Olympics performance. The colt, by Into Mischief out of K P Dreamin (Union Rags), is set to join the 2026 2-year-old division of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. Signed for $675,000 by Donato Lanni at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale last year, the colt was consigned by Blandford Stud on behalf of breeder Stonestreet. In announcing the name, SF Racing principal Tom Ryan cited Hughes's leadership, will to win and golden-goal Olympic moment as inspiration. He also noted that his wife's father, three-time Stanley Cup winner Pat Hughes, shares the surname, although not related. Hughes is owned by SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Stonestreet Stables, Bashor Racing, Albaugh Family Stables, Robert Masterson, Golconda Stable, Waves Edge Capital and Catherine Donovan. The partnership is often dubbed “The Avengers.” The post SF Racing And Co. Name Into Mischief Colt After Gold Medalist Jack Hughes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
    • C'mon @Chief Stipe if anyone was bothered it wouldn't take much of a search.  We can certainly respect your loyalty , conviction and undieing belief in the Tangerine Army , it takes stamina,delusion and a sprinkle of paranoia to lead the charge as well as you do! 
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