Preparations Underway For Preakness
It's one of the most coveted titles in the sport of horse racing and it's happening right here in Baltimore. The Preakness Stakes is just five days away, but there is so much going on before the big day.
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It's one of the most coveted titles in the sport of horse racing and it's happening right here in Baltimore. The Preakness Stakes is just five days away, but there is so much going on before the big day.
Before Nyquist can make a run at the Triple Crown, he'll need a win at Preakness here in Baltimore next weekend. And like they say, practice makes perfect.
Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist is in Baltimore and getting a few practices in before the Preakness races at Pimlico Race Course next weekend on May 21.
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Now, as he readies Nyquist for the Preakness, O'Neill looks to complete another memorable visit to Pimlico Race Course.
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