150 Preakness Day Card Generates $110M Near-Record Handle

Journalism after winning this year's Preakness | Horsephotos

On the verge of demolition, Pimlico Race Course's 150 Preakness day card drew $110 million in wagering, an increase of 11.3% over $98,858,918 bet on last year's Preakness program. The May 17 card had 14 races carded, anchored by the Preakness, was won by Journalism (Curlin).

The record high for the day is $112,504,509 established in 2021, when Rombauer, trained by this year's winning trainer Michael McCarthy, won the second jewel in the Triple Crown.

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