Tag Archives: Pimlico

Seabiscuit Movie Aside, Secretariat Was Best Horse

While the excellent literary effort by Laura Hillenbrand about the great Seabiscuit made the best sellers’ list and its movie is now a hit, my all-time favorite thoroughbred remains the colt Secretariat. I saw him conclude his career successfully, as only a 3-year-old, in 1973 at the Woodbine racetrack in Canada. He was the easy […]

Top Ten Places to Throw a Birthday Party in Baltimore

1. Brightons Orangerie Afternoon Tea, at the Harbor Court Hotel. It might be shocking to know that one of the least expensive Afternoon Tea Parties can be had in one of the most luxurious hotels in Baltimore. But that’s a fact. Brightons Orangerie serves a complete afternoon tea in an elegant atmosphere. If you’re thinking […]

Preakness Results: 2010 Winner is Lucky

The 135th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 15th seen Lookin At Lucky rebound from a disappointing performance in the Kentucky Derby to win by three-quarters of a length over First Dude for the $1,000,000 prize at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here are the Preakness results: Top 10 Finishers & Payouts ———————————-Win […]