Tag: Lexington Stakes

By Noel Michaels Maryland racing’s time in the spotlight has finally arrived after a 4 ½-month delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. Pimlico Race Course is ready for Preakness Weekend, with the main event – …

Saturday’s $200,000 Lexington Stakes (GIII) at Keeneland, named for the beautiful central Kentucky city where the famed track and sales company is located, is the last Road to the Kentucky Derby (GI) points race, offering …

Grade 1 $1,000,000 Arkansas Derby Oaklawn Park, April 15   Mark Casse (trainer, Classic Empire, 1st) “He just has so much ability. I knew if we could get him here that he’d be tough. He’s been …

In the 44 years since the Lexington Stakes (G3) was re-introduced as a Kentucky Derby prep race, it has produced just two winners of the Run for the Roses — Swale in 1984 and Charismatic …