Despite lower attendance more money was spent on betting this year.

Rachel Alexandra joined an impressive list when she became the first filly in 85 years to win the second leg of the Triple Crown.

For generations Baltimoreans have made Preakness a hometown tradition. But just about everybody agrees that the crowd is not the same this year.

The possibility of the Preakness leaving Maryland is on the minds of many on the eve of the historic race.

Most of the horses galloped for a few miles this morning.

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While it was expected, it is now official: a filly will try and beat the boys at the Preakness.

The Preakness Stakes may be three days away, but the racing is well underway as the annual Preakness Frog Hop leaps into action at Patterson Park.

"Mine That Bird" galloped for cameras in Baltimore for the first time this morning.

The horses aren't the only draw to Baltimore. Several events are set to mark a week of celebrations.