Pimlico announces stakes schedule
Feb 19, 2014 8:45:08 GMT -5
Post by Evelyn on Feb 19, 2014 8:45:08 GMT -5
The Maryland Racing Commission approved the 2014 Pimlico spring stakes schedule at its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon. The headline event of the 10-week meeting is the 139th running of the $1.5 million Preakness, the middle jewel of the famed Triple Crown, on May 17.
The marquee meet of the Maryland racing season will feature 25 stakes races for purses totaling $4,680,000. The Preakness day undercard features eight other stakes races, including three graded races. The May 16 card features eight stakes races, highlighted by the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan and the $300,000 Pimlico Special.
In addition, Pimlico will debut a $100,000 trainer bonus on Preakness weekend. Trainers will earn points based on finishes in 15 stakes races May 16-17.
May 16: Black-Eyed Susan, Pimlico Special, Miss Preakness, Jim McKay Turf Sprint, Hilltop, Skipat, Rollicking
May 17: Preakness, Dixie, Maryland Sprint, Gallorette, Chick Lang, James Murphy, Sir Barton, The Very One
Trainers will receive points for finishing first (10 points), second (7), third (5), fourth (3) and starting a horse (1 point) in each race. The winner will earn $50,000. Other prize money: $25,000 (second), $12,000 (third), $7,000 (fourth), $4,000 (fifth) and $2,000 (sixth). Trainers must have started five horses in the stakes combined to be eligible.The Maryland Racing Commission approved the 2014 Pimlico spring stakes schedule at its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon. The headline event of the 10-week meeting is the 139th running of the $1.5 million Preakness, the middle jewel of the famed Triple Crown, on May 17.
The marquee meet of the Maryland racing season will feature 25 stakes races for purses totaling $4,680,000. The Preakness day undercard features eight other stakes races, including three graded races. The May 16 card features eight stakes races, highlighted by the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan and the $300,000 Pimlico Special.
In addition, Pimlico will debut a $100,000 trainer bonus on Preakness weekend. Trainers will earn points based on finishes in 15 stakes races May 16-17.
May 16: Black-Eyed Susan, Pimlico Special, Miss Preakness, Jim McKay Turf Sprint, Hilltop, Skipat, Rollicking
May 17: Preakness, Dixie, Maryland Sprint, Gallorette, Chick Lang, James Murphy, Sir Barton, The Very One
Trainers will receive points for finishing first (10 points), second (7), third (5), fourth (3) and starting a horse (1 point) in each race. The winner will earn $50,000. Other prize money: $25,000 (second), $12,000 (third), $7,000 (fourth), $4,000 (fifth) and $2,000 (sixth). Trainers must have started five horses in the stakes combined to be eligible.
"It is extremely competitive during the Triple Crown season with so many high profile races," said Maryland Jockey Club president Tom Chuckas. "We are working hard to increase the profile of Preakness weekend. We hope adding the trainer bonus will lead to larger fields and more wagering."
The other modifications to the 2014 stakes schedule are:
$100,000 purse increase to the Dixie from $300,000 to $400,000 and changing the distance from 1 1/8 miles to 1 1/16 miles
Not carding the Allaire duPont for fillies and mares on Preakness day
Increase purses of Dahlia, Twixt, Tesio, Henry Clark, Primonetta, Stormy Blues and Shine Again from $75,000 to $100,000
Changing the name of the Canonero II to the Sir Barton, increasing the purse from $75,000 to $100,000, altering the condition to non-winners of a sweepstakes and moving the race from early June to Preakness day
The winners of the Black-Eyed Susan and Miss Preakness on May 16 will receive a breeding season to Awesome Again and Ghostzapper, respectively, courtesy of Adena Springs
The Pimlico spring stand will begin April 3 with live racing taking place four days a week on a Thursday through Sunday schedule prior to Preakness and then Friday, Saturday and Sunday (plus Memorial Day). The 35-day meet will end on June 7.
Brisnet
The marquee meet of the Maryland racing season will feature 25 stakes races for purses totaling $4,680,000. The Preakness day undercard features eight other stakes races, including three graded races. The May 16 card features eight stakes races, highlighted by the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan and the $300,000 Pimlico Special.
In addition, Pimlico will debut a $100,000 trainer bonus on Preakness weekend. Trainers will earn points based on finishes in 15 stakes races May 16-17.
May 16: Black-Eyed Susan, Pimlico Special, Miss Preakness, Jim McKay Turf Sprint, Hilltop, Skipat, Rollicking
May 17: Preakness, Dixie, Maryland Sprint, Gallorette, Chick Lang, James Murphy, Sir Barton, The Very One
Trainers will receive points for finishing first (10 points), second (7), third (5), fourth (3) and starting a horse (1 point) in each race. The winner will earn $50,000. Other prize money: $25,000 (second), $12,000 (third), $7,000 (fourth), $4,000 (fifth) and $2,000 (sixth). Trainers must have started five horses in the stakes combined to be eligible.The Maryland Racing Commission approved the 2014 Pimlico spring stakes schedule at its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon. The headline event of the 10-week meeting is the 139th running of the $1.5 million Preakness, the middle jewel of the famed Triple Crown, on May 17.
The marquee meet of the Maryland racing season will feature 25 stakes races for purses totaling $4,680,000. The Preakness day undercard features eight other stakes races, including three graded races. The May 16 card features eight stakes races, highlighted by the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan and the $300,000 Pimlico Special.
In addition, Pimlico will debut a $100,000 trainer bonus on Preakness weekend. Trainers will earn points based on finishes in 15 stakes races May 16-17.
May 16: Black-Eyed Susan, Pimlico Special, Miss Preakness, Jim McKay Turf Sprint, Hilltop, Skipat, Rollicking
May 17: Preakness, Dixie, Maryland Sprint, Gallorette, Chick Lang, James Murphy, Sir Barton, The Very One
Trainers will receive points for finishing first (10 points), second (7), third (5), fourth (3) and starting a horse (1 point) in each race. The winner will earn $50,000. Other prize money: $25,000 (second), $12,000 (third), $7,000 (fourth), $4,000 (fifth) and $2,000 (sixth). Trainers must have started five horses in the stakes combined to be eligible.
"It is extremely competitive during the Triple Crown season with so many high profile races," said Maryland Jockey Club president Tom Chuckas. "We are working hard to increase the profile of Preakness weekend. We hope adding the trainer bonus will lead to larger fields and more wagering."
The other modifications to the 2014 stakes schedule are:
$100,000 purse increase to the Dixie from $300,000 to $400,000 and changing the distance from 1 1/8 miles to 1 1/16 miles
Not carding the Allaire duPont for fillies and mares on Preakness day
Increase purses of Dahlia, Twixt, Tesio, Henry Clark, Primonetta, Stormy Blues and Shine Again from $75,000 to $100,000
Changing the name of the Canonero II to the Sir Barton, increasing the purse from $75,000 to $100,000, altering the condition to non-winners of a sweepstakes and moving the race from early June to Preakness day
The winners of the Black-Eyed Susan and Miss Preakness on May 16 will receive a breeding season to Awesome Again and Ghostzapper, respectively, courtesy of Adena Springs
The Pimlico spring stand will begin April 3 with live racing taking place four days a week on a Thursday through Sunday schedule prior to Preakness and then Friday, Saturday and Sunday (plus Memorial Day). The 35-day meet will end on June 7.
Brisnet
) can add stakes races and increase the purses of existing races. That's great. Maybe it will attract added interest and business for the entire meet, not just Preakness weekend, and allow Magna to put some money into upgrading the facility. Maybe even buy a mop for the ladies' room? 
