Today, it’s all about Preakness

Published May 19, 2007 4:00am ET



The Preakness and Baltimore. Just like crabs and beer, it?s impossible to think of one without the other. Since 1873, there have been 131 Preaknesses.

It?s a Baltimore tradition, and that?s why thousands of horse-racing fans ? and infield revelers ? will descend upon Pimlico Race Course this Saturday to see if Street Sense, the Kentucky Derby winner, can capture the second jewel of the elusive Triple Crown.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.