Publishing executive Peter Callahan won the 2020 Preakness Stakes (G1) with Swiss Skydiver and bred multiple grade 1 winners during a nearly 40-year involvement in the Thoroughbred business. He died May 9 in New York City. Source
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Former Maryland Million President Schipke Dies at 87
Roger Schipke, who enjoyed success at the top level of racing and helped shape the sport in leadership and regulatory oversight positions, died April 27. He was 87. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, May 16
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday’s meetings at York, Lingfield, Fontwell, Salisbury and Perth.Source
King of Steel Injured, Will Miss Season Debut
Roger Varian has suffered a massive blow to his plans for 2024 after stable star King of Steel was found to be lame after working May 14 and will miss his big summer targets. Source
Prevalence Aims for Consistency in Maryland Sprint
Prevalence has not been the most consistent runner, but at his best the 6-year-old Medaglia d’Oro gelding is capable of sprinting with the country’s best and he enters the Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3) off of one of those top efforts. Source
Patten, Former NEHBPA Executive Director, Dies at 78
Bruce Patten, 78, was the long-time executive director for the New England Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association. He died May 12 in Danvers, Mass. Source
Albarado Doing a ‘Rain Dance’ Ahead of Preakness
Robby Albarado discusses how Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan feels different when he runs on a muddy race track ahead of the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) May 18. Rain could be in the forecast Preakness day. Source
Godolphin Flying Start Welcomes 2024-26 Trainees
Godolphin Flying Start is delighted to announce the latest intake of trainees for its prestigious two-year Thoroughbred Industry Management and Leadership Program. The class of 2024-26 comprises trainees from five countries. Source
NBC’s Tirico Reflects on Classics’ Evolution, Preakness
Ahead of his arrival in Baltimore for the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1), Mike Tirico gave his thoughts on how the classics have evolved, what he would do if put in charge of horse racing, and more. Source
Baffert: Fever Results in Muth’s Scratch From Preakness
Preakness Stakes (G1) morning-line favorite Muth has been declared out of the May 18 race after trainer Bob Baffert said the colt spiked a temperature after arriving at Pimlico Race Course late May 14. Source