The Preakness: An American Classic, continued...
to celebrate the Preakness and honor those in racing. A garland of roses adorns the Derby winner, carna- tions the Belmont. Since Bimelech in 1940, spec- tacular
Gerber daisies,
their centers blackened by shoe polish, pose as Black- eyed Susans, Maryland’s state flower since 1918 - its 13 petals representing 13 colonies - and the official flower of Preakness for the past 79 years. Today’s blanket is provided by Gi- ant Food, which dedicates four people working eight hours to complete the 18” by 90” floral blanket. Te flowers gifted to the win- ning
connections dur-
ing the trophy presentation are, however, real Black-eyed Susans, grown in a hot house be- fore their natural June bloom! Te Woodlawn Vase is the most valuable tro-
phy in American sports, a priceless, spectacular masterpiece of sterling silver, with the lost art of a craftsman’s intricate detail. Standing 3’ high and weighing 29 lbs, commissioned by Tiffany
The Woodlawn Vase is the most valuable trophy in American sports and is housed at the Balti- more Museum of Art while a rep- lica is given to the Preakness win- ner each year.
& Co. in 1860, the Vase was a challenge cup in Kentucky prior to the American Civil War. It was famously buried in the Kentucky dirt from 1861-1865 to escape capture and being melted into shot. By 1917, the Vase made its way to Maryland, where it became the perpetual tro- phy for the Preakness until 1953, when its historic value inspired Native Dancer’s owner, Mrs. Vanderbilt, to graciously suggest it remain with the MJC. A $30,000 smaller,
sterling replica is
now given to the winner each year. Te Woodlawn Vase, a popular attraction at the Baltimore Museum of Art, returns to Old Hilltop
every Preakness Day to occupy a position front and center on the cupola during national televi- sion. It is encased in glass for protection fol- lowing a year or two when the Vase found itself tossed about during especially enthusiastic tro- phy presentations - repairs require a long road trip under armed guard to the only remaining silversmith qualified to handle the delicate job.
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Continuing the Tradition It has been said the annual renewal of the
Preakness Stakes in Maryland every third Sat- urday in May is like having a Super Bowl and World Series, every year. Similar to kids in a family with unique personalities, each of the three Triple Crown races differs in its brand and appeal. While celebrities walk the red car- pet, and the Preakness Corporate Village en- tertains Fortune 500 companies in the most el- egant of settings, the Preakness is really known for its warmth, vitality and fun, where tradition and protocol are part of the celebration without restricting it, and the horsemen fondly credit Pimlico’s Horsemen’s Relations in welcoming them with racing’s best hospitality. InfieldFest, launched in 2009 when Pimlico
joined other sports venues in restricting BYOB, has hosted music’s biggest stars, including Zac Brown Band, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Florida Georgia Line, Little Big Town, Pitbull, Lorde, Te Chainsmokers, Sam Hunt and Post Malone. Known for years as “Te People’s
Race...the People’s Party,” the Preakness is first and fore- most, a classic race that challenges the finest three-year-olds and the world’s best jockeys to thrilling competition. But the appeal extends beyond, offering a lifestyle experience one can only discover every third Saturday in May. At
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