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Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a Live Blog at NOON EDT on Preakness Day, May 19. As the Preakness starts to draw nearer, the contenders list seems to be getting better with each passing day. Thirteen horses have been confirmed for race day, including Kentucky Derby winner Big. The Preakness races take off in May and we want you to be prepared with your transportation needs ahead of time. Book with SuperShuttle today! Posts about preakness written by mdtourism.

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BALTIMORE, March 31, 2010—Pimlico Race Course and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, announced today a partnership to raise funds to aid awareness and research to take place on Black-Eyed Susan Day, Friday, May 14, 2010. Pimlico has pledged to raise a minimum of $100,000 for Komen for the Cure. Fifty percent of the funds raised will go to the Komen Maryland Affiliate to use for community outreach programs in Maryland and 50% will be used for life-saving breast cancer research.

In addition to the 86th running of the Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for 3-year-old fillies, the day will feature an historic pari-mutuel race showcasing legendary retired female riders as well as the second annual $50,000 Pimlico Jockey Challenge, where eight of the na¬tion’s top jockeys compete in four races with points award¬ed based upon their finish. Continue reading