Article by Steve Dennis: Thoughts of the Triple Crown came into sharp focus as Secretariat headed for the Preakness Stakes and another clash with arch-rival Sham. In the latest instalment of his popular series, Steve Dennis recalls the Pimlico Classic – and an error of history it took nearly four decades to rectify
“He made some quick fixes, some changes he thought were necessary,” Keefe told DRF. “He’s very comfortable that we’ll be where we need to be on Saturday.”
The uneasy negotiations Monday followed several days of explosive communications between horsemen and breeders, who say they worry Laurel Park is unsafe for horses and riders, and the Maryland Jockey Club, which operates the racetrack and says it’s safe.