"Napoleon Solo crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes. A quieter Preakness Day was underway at Laurel Park. Previously a somewhat rowdy event with throngs of fans and live music on the infield, the second race of the Triple Crown is being contested in a more subdued atmosphere this year at Laurel. That's because Pimlico in Baltimore is being rebuilt."
"Laurel has a rich horse racing history, but its future is in doubt - it may be converted into a training facility. Attendance for Saturday's race has been capped at 4,800."
"There was no possibility of a Triple Crown this year because Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo isn't running in the Preakness. Instead the morning-line favorite was Iron Honor at 9-2."
Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park. Preakness Day at Laurel was quieter than in prior years, with fewer fans and no infield live music. Attendance for Saturday’s race was capped at 4,800 because Pimlico in Baltimore is being rebuilt. Laurel has a long horse racing history, but its future is uncertain, with the possibility of conversion into a training facility. A Triple Crown bid was not possible this year because Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo did not run in the Preakness. The morning-line favorite was Iron Honor at 9-2.
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