Preakness Insider | News, schedule, results from the 2012 Preakness, Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes from The Baltimore Sun

Kentucky Derby: A final primer before the most exciting two minutes in sports

It’s hot – but not too hot – and humid – but not too humid – here as 150,000 people make their way toward Churchill Downs, where the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place at about 6:30 tonight.

Rosie Napravnik becomes first female jockey to win the Kentucky Oaks

Last year, as she came down the stretch of the Kentucky Oaks, Rosie Napravnik thought to herself, “Girl power.” She would have been the first woman to win the race for the top 3-year-old fillies, an event that in recent years has come...

Oaks Day at Churchill Downs gives Rosie Napravnik her chance

It’s Oaks Day at Churchill Downs, and the color pink has grown over the vast grandstand and the sprawling infield. The “Pink Out” will help raise money for cancer charities, as it has done in recent years. That’s all part of...

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Kentucky Derby: Hamilton Smith still going unnoticed

Hamilton Smith’s brother, Franklin, came out to the track at Churchill Downs to see two horses he knows well

Preparation for 138th Kentucky Derby continues at Churchill Downs

Most of the entries in the 138th Kentucky Derby galloped at Churchill Downs this morning, staying loose in front of a growing crowd.

No major complaints over Kentucky Derby draw

Reaction to the draw at Churchill Downs for the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby was almost universally positive. None of the favorites were put in an unfavorable position. Union Rags isn't in the most perfect spot at No. 4, but if he's really going to become the horse he was projected to become he'll have to prove he can get through traffic at some point. Why not the Kentucky Derby?

Kentucky Derby impressions: Last time on the track before the draw

Crowds are beginning to swell here at Churchill Downs.

Done Talking works at Laurel, will ship Sunday for Kentucky Derby

Under a cloudy sky -- and before the eyes of dozens of curious trainers and jockey -- Kentucky Derby-bound Done Talking had his final workout at Laurel Park early this morning.

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Sagamore Farm history comes alive with visit from a Vanderbilt

Alfred G. Vanderbilt III didn't want to see Sagamore Farm in decay, so he didn't visit his dad's old horse farm for 48 years.

Olympic gold medalists to compete in beach volleyball during Preakness weekend

Alas, Kegasus will not be the most athletic, um, sentient being in the infield at Preakness.

Bodemeister charges into Kentucky Derby field while Hansen deals with tail controversy

As one potential Kentucky Derby favorite dealt with the changing color of his tail, another breezed to probably the most impressive win of the prep season over the weekend.

Video: Kegasus' first appearance at Pimlico Race Track

Kegasus made its/his first promotional appearance at Pimlico Race Track Friday since it was announced the tweeting, beer-swilling centaur would return as the Infield's mascot.