Pimlico racing season has officially begun! Which means there will be more horse trailers on Baltimore roads. Saturday, Baltimore County firefighters are learning emergency techniques for a similar situation responding to disasters and large scale incidents. And as racing season nears to the finish line, the lessons will continue for firefighters. In this lesson horse handling 101 firefighters learn hot to calm and corral a loose horse. One lady at the class explains the size of the...

After some success with the horse she trained herself, she quit her job teaching and went out on a limb to launch from local jackpot competitions to professional racing. It's been really exciting to see it finally done!" Kaminski plans to prove the excellence of her own saddles by using them in her barrel racing and horsemanship seminars. Their perks include no sales tax for those outside Indiana, free shipping, and friendly customer service that will help find the best fit for every...

Jockey Borel breaks 0-for-4 slump as his horse gallops from behind to win. Because of her faltering eyesight, Nafzger called the race in her ear so she could follow her colt to the finish line. The moment Street Sense crossed the finish line Nafzger wrapped his arm around Tafel, shook his hand and pumped his left fist. With the sun finally emerging before post time, they had a picturesque view of the famous Twin Spires. Nafzger works for just two owners now, having turned the day-to-day...

The sad saga of last year's winner, Barbaro, looms large over the field of 20 three-year-olds, many of whom are defying tradition by running off long layoffs or after training on artificial surfaces. Baffert, a three-time winner, was reminded how much horse racing is a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately game when he called his favourite Louisville restaurant this week. Threatened thunderstorms could turn the dirt racing strip into a quagmire. Street Sense, the 4-1 second choice, faces a...

Pro cowgirl balances homelife, school teaching, and barrel racing. Somewhere between working with her horses and bathing Macye before bedtime, Kelly finds time to eat a quick dinner, spend time with husband Tye, and get ready for the next day s work. While Kelly explained that she plans to compete as long as she s making money, she said riding hasn t been as much fun since Macye s birth, because I feel guilty not spending more time with her. For now, she s enjoying her family, her horses,...

Known as a jockey who prefers the rail, Borel kept the 2-year-old in the inside for most the race, and opted to pull him back into next-to-last-place when he noticed the speed of the top horses was picking up. Borel -- who was 0-4 in the Derby entering Saturday's race -- patiently moved the colt through the traffic ahead of him until he finally was able to break away on the outside and overtake Hard Spun for a 2 1/2-length victory. Wearing a lime green coat, silk dress and a lime green...

Hubert makes first successful bareback ride By Diane Philbin Times-News writer SHOSHONE - After failing to record a successful 8-second ride in bareback riding at Glenns Ferry or Jerome, a qualified ride was finally made by Dietrich freshman Kolton Hubert as he scored 43 points on Yellow Cat on Friday night. Hubert makes first successful bareback ride By Diane Philbin Times-News writer SHOSHONE - After failing to record a successful 8-second ride in bareback riding at Glenns Ferry or...

Of course, the premier event of the racing year is Pimlico's Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the lauded Triple Crown, which draws fans galore to its infield and grandstand for a day of racing action and merriment. But during the season, nothing beats a day at the track, betting a couple of bucks, watching the races live -- or seeing races from other tracks across the country via simulcast -- and sampling the legendary Pimlico Soup of the Day. Pimlico Race Course 5201 Park Heights...