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1973 Preakness Stakes: Secretariat and jockey Ron Turcotte racing to victory

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Journalism comes from behind to win the Preakness 2 weeks after finishing 2nd in the Kentucky Derby • May 17, 2025, 8:20 PM ET (AP)

Another Kentucky Derby winner not in the Preakness reignites debate about Triple Crown changes • May 15, 2025, 4:30 PM ET (AP)

The 150th Preakness is the last at old Pimlico before demolition. Winners share their top memories • May 14, 2025, 1:58 PM ET (AP)

Journalism opens as the 8-5 morning line favorite for the 150th Preakness Stakes • May 12, 2025, 8:00 PM ET (AP)

No Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty in Preakness highlights some philosophical horse racing changes • May 7, 2025, 6:00 AM ET (AP)

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Notable Honorees	D. Wayne Lukas • Victor Espinoza • Gary Stevens • Willie Simms • Edward Riley Bradley • William Woodward • Bill Shoemaker • Bill Hartack • Warren Wright • Johnny Longden • Eddie Arcaro

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1973 Preakness Stakes: Secretariat and jockey Ron Turcotte racing to victory

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