Pimlico Race Course

Global Horse Racing Ownership Platform, MyRacehorse, Secures $7M for Expansion

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Experiential Squared (E2), parent company to the popular global racehorse ownership platform, MyRacehorse, today announced a $7 million funding round.

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  • Experiential Squared (E2), parent company to the popular global racehorse ownership platform, MyRacehorse, today announced a $7 million funding round.
  • The funding round is comprised of several investors led by 1/ST, North America’s dominant Thoroughbred racing and gaming company, through its 1/ST RACING & GAMING and 1/ST TECHNOLOGY business divisions.
  • “1/ST RACING & GAMING and 1/ST TECHNOLOGY are progressive leaders in all aspects of Thoroughbred racing and have been supportive of MyRacehorse since the beginning.
  • E2 operates within global securities regulations to securitize its racehorses, enabling the development of the first truly legal and compliant global racehorse ownership platform serving both accredited and non-accredited investors.

PREAKNESS 148 PARTNERS WITH BALTIMORE'S GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY ON LIMITED EDITION ALE

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

BALTIMORE, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Preakness 148 announces a unique partnership with Baltimore's Guinness Open Gate Brewery to launch a first-of-its-kind "Preakness Ale". The limited edition collaboration beer brewed with blood orange and hibiscus will debut on May 11 on draft and in cans to-go at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, at select Baltimore area bars while supplies last and at 1/ST's Pimlico Race Course during Preakness 148 weekend.

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  • Exclusive "Preakness Ale" Beer will be available at Preakness 148, Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Select Baltimore Area Locations
    BALTIMORE, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Preakness 148 announces a unique partnership with Baltimore's Guinness Open Gate Brewery to launch a first-of-its-kind "Preakness Ale".
  • In honor of Preakness 148, the "Preakness Ale" was brewed exclusively at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in their 10-barrel innovation brewery, where Irish brewing experience meets American beer creativity.
  • The Guinness Open Gate Brewery will also serve a special beer cocktail inspired by the iconic Black-Eyed Susan incorporating Preakness Ale and a fresh pineapple-based mixer.
  • On Monday, May 15, the Guinness Open Gate Brewery will open with special hours to host the Preakness 148 Post-Position Draw, which will be free and open to the public from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

BRUNO MARS TO HEADLINE PREAKNESS LIVE TO CAP OFF PREAKNESS 148 CELEBRATIONS ON SATURDAY, MAY 20

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

BALTIMORE, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Preakness 148, one of Thoroughbred horse racing's most prestigious events, returns to Pimlico Race Course featuring a weekend of world-class racing, entertainment and hospitality. Preakness 148 celebrations include Maryland's best infield experience - Preakness LIVE featuring fourteen-time GRAMMY Award-winner Bruno Mars, who will headline Preakness LIVE immediately following the races on Saturday, May 20.

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  • Preakness 148 celebrations include Maryland's best infield experience - Preakness LIVE featuring fourteen-time GRAMMY Award-winner Bruno Mars, who will headline Preakness LIVE immediately following the races on Saturday, May 20.
  • Preakness LIVE announces Bruno Mars as headliner to cap off Preakness 148 celebrations.
  • This year Preakness LIVE will take over the Pimlico infield evolving the Infield Fest experience to usher in a new era for live music, entertainment, arts and culture on Preakness day.
  • This year, I look forward to building on that ideal, and welcome my good friend Bruno Mars to the Preakness LIVE stage."

American Equus Jockey Tyler Gaffalione Races To First Place Finish In 144th Preakness Stakes

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

GILBERT, Ariz., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --On Saturday, May 18, a field of 13 horses were led to the finish line by American Equus Chosen Rider Tyler Gaffalione during the 144th run of the Preakness Stakes.

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  • GILBERT, Ariz., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --On Saturday, May 18, a field of 13 horses were led to the finish line by American Equus Chosen Rider Tyler Gaffalione during the 144th run of the Preakness Stakes.
  • Capturing the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, this victory marks Gaffalione's first Triple Crown win as a jockey.
  • The whole team at American Equus is proud of this great accomplishment," shares David Shano, Founder and CEO of America Equus.
  • For a complete list of results in the 144th Preakness Stakes, click here.

Official Preakness Stakes Odds Provided by US Racing

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Thursday, May 16, 2019

US Racing ( https://www.usracing.com ), an international online horse racing service, today provided the morning line odds for the 144th Preakness Stakes to be held at Pimlico Racecourse on Saturday, May 18th.

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  • US Racing ( https://www.usracing.com ), an international online horse racing service, today provided the morning line odds for the 144th Preakness Stakes to be held at Pimlico Racecourse on Saturday, May 18th.
  • Improbable, who finished fourth place at the Kentucky Derby, is the morning line favorite at 5-2 to win the 2019 Preakness Stakes with Triple Crown winning jockey, Mike Smith.
  • There will be no chance for a Triple Crown champion in 2019 because Country House, who won the 145th Kentucky Derby as a 65-1 longshot after the contested disqualification of Maximum Security, will not race at Pimlico due to what his connections say is a cough.
  • The Preakness Stakes will be televised on NBC with updated information provided by US Racing.

Earle I. Mack Foundation to Sponsor Sir Barton Stakes at 2019 Preakness Day

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Monday, May 13, 2019

BALTIMORE, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Earle I. Mack Foundation is pleased to announced that it will be the lead sponsor for the $100,000 Sir Barton Stakes, held during the 2019 Preakness Weekend at Pimlico Race Cource.

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  • BALTIMORE, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Earle I. Mack Foundation is pleased to announced that it will be the lead sponsor for the $100,000 Sir Barton Stakes, held during the 2019 Preakness Weekend at Pimlico Race Cource.
  • Taking place on May 18, the Sir Barton Stakes will benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, and the Man O'War Project.
  • The Man O'War Project is a joint venture of the Earle I. Mack Foundation and Columbia University Irving Medical Center that is exploring the benefits of equine-assisted therapy in the treatment of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • Ambassador to Finland Earle I. Mack, philanthropist, military veteran, and an avid horse enthusiast.

Team Fastrax™ Skydivers to Entertain Spectators at the Preakness Festival

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Friday, May 10, 2019

At 5:45 PM on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, Spectators will look to the sky as Team Fastrax reverently jumps with their 2,000 sq.

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  • At 5:45 PM on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, Spectators will look to the sky as Team Fastrax reverently jumps with their 2,000 sq.
  • "Team Fastrax is excited to be featured at the Preakness Festival for the first time this year," commented John Hart, owner of Start Skydiving , and Founder of Team Fastrax.
  • According to the Preakness Festival website, the family-friendly festival will consist of live music, food, a Ferris wheel, a competitive eating competition, and midway rides and games.
  • For more information on the festival or to reserve your hot air balloon ride visit the Preakness Festival website.

Preakness Stakes Future Odds released by US Racing

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Monday, May 6, 2019

US Racing ( https://www.usracing.com ), an international online horse racing service, today announced future odds for the 144th Preakness Stakes to be held at Pimlico Racecourse on Saturday, May 18th.

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  • US Racing ( https://www.usracing.com ), an international online horse racing service, today announced future odds for the 144th Preakness Stakes to be held at Pimlico Racecourse on Saturday, May 18th.
  • While Country House claimed the first leg of the Triple Crown , he is not installed as the favorite going into the Preakness Stakes.
  • Code of Honor, who finished second place at the Kentucky Derby, has been assigned future odds of 5-2 to win the 2019 Preakness Stakes .
  • The second leg of the Triple Crown will be televised on NBC with updated information provided by US Racing.

Mike Smith Wins the 143th Preakness Stakes Wearing American Equus Thoroughbred Racing Irons

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

GILBERT, Ariz., May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --American Equus Chosen Rider Mike Smith raced to victory at the 143rd Preakness Stakes at the Pimlico race track on Saturday, May 19.

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  • GILBERT, Ariz., May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --American Equus Chosen Rider Mike Smith raced to victory at the 143rd Preakness Stakes at the Pimlico race track on Saturday, May 19.
  • Riding atop race favorite, Justify, trained by Bob Baffert, Smith chose to take on the muddy conditions of the track wearing American Equus Thoroughbred Racing Irons.
  • Watching Mike Smith bring our company full-circle with Saturday's victory was very really meaningful," commented David Shano, Founder, and CEO of American Equus. "
  • American Equus is represented by many of the best jockeys in the Thoroughbred racing, including the winner of the 142nd running Preakness Stakes, Javier Castellano, who described the Thoroughbred Racing Irons as "the best in the market".