T e 148th


running of the Preakness Stakes


will take place on May 20 at Pimlico Race- course in Baltimore. Preakness Day is the big- gest racing day in Maryland, and the Preakness festivities start a week earlier with plenty to do and see during the entire Preakness meet.


Art of Racing Winner T is year’s winner of the Art of Racing


contest is Justin Johnson. His illustration entitled “T e Face of Victory” combines the Maryland fl ag, a blanket of Black-Eyed Susans and the Woodlawn Vase all within a striking graphic of a racehorse’s face. Johnson’s illustration was selected by a panel of judges from 207 submissions. T e winning artwork was announced during a cer- emony on April 11 at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. As the winner, Johnson receives a $4,000 sti- pend and two tickets to this year’s Preakness. In addition, his illustration will be reproduced on Preakness 148 merchandise. Proceeds from the sale will be used to support the activities of the Park Heights Renaissance organization, which pursues aff ordable housing for families and employment opportunities for the people of Park Heights.


Sunrise Tours For over 30 years, the Maryland Jockey Club


has invited guests to see behind the curtain through its annual Sunrise Tours. Guests get to walk through the paddock, stand in the win- ner’s circle and meet jockeys, farriers, and more. We highly recommend getting to the track


early and spending some time rail side watching as Preakness contenders and others racing that week train. For more information and to meet this year’s tour guides, see page 17 of this issue.


Mother’s Day at the Races Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at Pimlico


on May 14 with a special Mother’s Day at the Races event package. T e day includes delicious food, a welcome drink, Mother’s Day giveaways and of course… live racing! T is is a ticketed event and fi lls up fast. See


www.pimlico.com/mothers-day/ for more details and to book your reservation.


Bruno Mars Headlines Preakness LIVE


In 2022, the traditional Infi eld Fest evolved


into a reimagined Preakness LIVE experi- ence which added a more local Baltimore fl are to the music festival. T is year, Preak- ness LIVE has added 24-karat magic with the return of Bruno Mars as the headliner of the day. Mars fi rst graced the Preakness stage in 2012. Eleven years and fourteen


www.equiery.com | 800-244-9580 T is year’s “Win & In” Federico Tesio Stakes winner is Perform (pictured right), owned by Wood-


ford Racing, Lanes End Farm, Phipps Stable, Ken Langone and Edward Hudson, Jr. T e Tesio winner gets an automatic entry into the Preakness Stakes. For the fi llies, it was Cats Inthe Timber (pictured left) who won the Weber City Miss to earn a spot in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. T e fi lly is owned and bred by Haymarket Farm and trained by Laurel-based trainer Brittany Russell. As of press, the connections of both horses had yet to decide if they would run in the Preakness/ Black-Eyed Susan.


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Art of Racing winner Justin Johnson and his illustration “The Face of Victory.”


Grammys later, Mars will be performing on the main stage after the last race of the day. Other musical guests include Grammy-nominated SOFI TUKKER, DJ Chantel Jeff ries, Martin 2 Smooth and more. T e main stage itself has been relocated this


year to allow for a better view of the fi nish line and winner’s circle. Also new this year is ex- tended hours to accommodate for the late per- formance time for Bruno Mars. T ere will also be a new 1/ST Sportsbook shad- ed structure along the homestretch, and racetrack viewing areas with bleacher seating. Also new this year is the Platinum VIP Tent in the infi eld. Returning to Preakness LIVE this year is the


infi eld art garden featuring works by local artists painted on shipping containers provided by Ports America Chesapeake in partnership with the Mayor’s Offi ce of Art & Culture. Artwork from this year’s Art of Racing will also be displayed in diff erent areas of the infi eld and grandstand. Baltimore-based restaurants will line the in-


fi eld with local favorites in pop-up style food booths. New this year is the inclusion of local


culinary off erings in various tents through the catering of Atlas Restaurant Group and Ridgewells. Hiatus Cheescake, founded by Baltimore’s Matthew Featherstone will be providing desserts for Preakness Day guests. Infi eld tickets can be purchased here: www. preakness.com/preakness-live


George “Spider” Anderson Preakness Music & Arts Festival On May 13, Park Heights Renaissance will


sponsor and present the second annual com- munity-based George “Spider” Anderson Preakness Music & Arts Festival. T e festi- val honors the fi rst African American jockey to win the Preakness Stakes, George “Spider” Anderson, who won in 1889. Maryland Horse Council member City


Ranch will be participating in the Festival again this year. City Ranch is a nonprofi t that is “dedicated to providing accessible and af- fordable horseback riding that develops posi- tive character in children through the joys and responsibilities of horsemanship.” City Ranch serves Baltimore City and surrounding coun- ties with lessons, workshops, therapy riding and horse care. City Ranch also sponsors the all- Black Charm City Polo Club. At the Festival, they will have on display information about the history of African Americans in the develop- ment of the equine industry in the U.S. T ey plan to have several interactive stations set up such as a grooming station and polo and jump- ing demonstrations. In addition, there will be free pony rides for children. T e day-long festival takes place in the 4700


block of Park Heights Avenue and includes live music, arts and crafts and local food trucks to highlight community businesses and partners.


Maryland Jockey Club photos


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