Security, Pre-Race Procedures for Preakness Horses Announced

The Preakness Stakes will take place May 16 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Security and pre-race procedures have been announced for all horses scheduled to compete in Saturday’s 140th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.

All Preakness entrants must be on the grounds and situated in Barns D, E, and C by noon on Thursday, May 14. Blood specimens will be drawn for all prospective runners later that afternoon.

Security cameras are installed and will be operational in those three barns upon the arrival of new barn occupants, and access to each barn will be permitted only at each corner. All persons must sign in when entering any of those barns.

Pre-race exams on Saturday, May 16, will begin at 8 a.m. and horses must be “clean-legged” and out of ice treatments until after they are examined. Practicing veterinarians will provide the Maryland Racing Commission with a list of treatments prior to administration except in an emergency

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