Michael W. Compton

Oxbow Puts Connections in Record Books With Preakness Win

Michael — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:38:31 +0000

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas made history at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday when he saddled Oxbow for a front-running upset victory in the 138th Preakness Stakes (G1). The 15-1 long shot gave his 77-year-old trainer a sixth Preakness victory, as well as his 14th triumph in a Triple Crown event. The victory [...]

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Stars Aligned for Orb in Today’s Preakness?

Michael — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:49:07 +0000

As the sun rises over Pimlico Race Course this morning, the day of the 138th Preakness Stakes (G1), you can still grab a seat on Orb’s bandwagon. But you’d better hurry the bus is filling up fast. Racing fans can already purchase Orb apparel from concession stands around Pimlico. Why tempt the Racing Gods before [...]

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“Preakness Special”

Michael — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:46:47 +0000

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Post Positions Drawn for Preakness Stakes: Orb Draws Rail

Michael — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:27:18 +0000

Post positions were drawn Wednesday for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico. Orb Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Orb drew the rail and has been installed as the even-money favorite in the field of nine. Following are post positions for the Preakness Stakes with morning line odds. 1. Orb (1-1) 2. Goldencents (12-1) 3. Titletown Five [...]

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Shug: ‘Maybe We’ll See Something Special’

Michael — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:08:43 +0000

Stuart Janney III and Phipps Stable’s Orb got well acquainted with his new surroundings at Pimlico Race Course Wednesday morning. The Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, who arrived from Belmont Park on Monday and walked the shedrow of the Preakness Stakes Barn Tuesday, made his first appearance on the racetrack at approximately 6 a.m. The Shug [...]

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D. Wayne Lukas Trio and Itsmyluckyday Arrive at Pimlico

Michael — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:20:04 +0000

Five-time Preakness winner D. Wayne Lukas arrived at Pimlico Race Course with his three-horse contingent of Oxbow, Titletown Five and Will Take Charge at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday. The trio arrived at Pimlico following a 12 ½-hour van ride from Churchill Downs. Also arriving Tuesday from Monmouth Park was Itsmyluckyday. “They’re better than I am probably. It’s [...]

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Orb Arrives at Pimlico for Preakness Stakes

Michael — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:43:16 +0000

Kentucky Derby winner Orb arrived at Pimlico Race Course Monday, stepping off the van that transported him from Belmont Park shortly after 3 p.m., according to a Maryland Jockey Clu press release. Stuart Janney III and Phipps Stable’s homebred 3-year-old colt grazed on grass for 40 minutes before being bedded down in Stall 40, the [...]

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McGaughey Says Orb’s Latest Work ‘Breathtaking’

Michael — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:18:52 +0000

Kentucky Derby winner Orb breezed a half-mile in a seemingly effortless 47.18 seconds Monday morning at Belmont Park. It was his final serious work for the next leg of racing’s Triple Crown, Saturday’s Preakness at Pimlico Race Course. The series concludes Saturday, June 8, with the 145th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont [...]

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Itsmyluckyday Works Between Races at Monmouth

Michael — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:05:24 +0000

Preakness Stakes contender Itsmyluckyday with jockey Elvis Trujillo in the saddle worked between races at Monmouth Park on Sunday. The son of Lawyer Ron drilled four furlongs in :47 1/5 between the 3rd and 4th races. Itsmyluckyday was ridden by Trujillo in the Kentucky Derby in which he finished 15th. John Velazquez has the mount [...]

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Who Will Win The 2013 Preakness?

Nancy — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:49:03 +0000

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