All my articles and photos for the 2009 Preakness Stakes won by Rachel Alexandra.
Kentucky Oaks winning filly Rachel Alexandra beat the boys, leading most of the way, to win the 2009 Preakness. Kentucky Derby winner Mind That Bird closed late again but missed by a length, finishing second, with Musket Man third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
There were seven other stakes on the 2009 Preakness undercard, most of them grade 2 or 3, including the Dixie Stakes (G2) won by Parading. Get the results, charts, and photos for all seven races here.
There were five other stakes on the 2009 Black-Eyed Susan card Friday at Pimlico, topped by the Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) where Heart Ashley (right) held off Cinderella's Wish by a head. Get the results, charts, and photos for all five races here.
Trying to pick a winner for the 134th Preakness by matching the contenders to the profile of the Preakness winner.
Photos from the Thursday morning works plus the arrival of Rachel Alexandra, Pioneerof the Nile and Terrain on Wednesday afternoon at Pimlico before the 2009 Preakness. Includes all 10 Preakness horses who are at Pimlico.
Photos from the Wednesday morning before the 2009 Preakness from the morning works, including Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird.
The traditional Alibi Breakfast was held on Thursday May 14, 2009, before the 135th running of the Preakness Stakes. Connections of all 13 of the Preakness entrants were on hand to swap stories about their horse as well as watch the presentation of the annual awards.
Info about all the horses entered in the 2009 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Friday at Pimlico, Payton d'Oro led all the way to win the 2009 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico over Bon Jovi Girl and Casanova Move. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Info about all the horses currently scheduled to enter the 2009 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 16, the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
In an effort to clean up the rough reputation of the Preakness Infield crowd, starting in 2009 fans won't be allowed to bring in beverages but they will have 3 bands giving free rock concerts.
