BALTIMORE – It was another wet and rainy day Thursday at Pimlico Race Course, home of Saturday's 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes. And it's going to stay rainy.
There are already between two and three inches of rain on the ground and, before the Preakness is run Saturday evening, an additional two to four inches are expected to fall.
Despite the soggy conditions, Preakness week went on as scheduled. There was a nine-race card that went off and the Preakness horses went through their pre-race exercises on Thursday morning.
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Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN, Albany Times Union
Kentucky Derby winner Justify gallops over the muddy track for his morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessKentucky Derby winner Justify gallops over the muddy track for his morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip
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Kentucky Derby winner Justify gallops over the muddy track for his morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessKentucky Derby winner Justify gallops over the muddy track for his morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip
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Kentucky Derby winner Justify gets a refreshing bath after his morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessKentucky Derby winner Justify gets a refreshing bath after his morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times
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Kentucky Derby winner Justify gets a refreshing bath after his morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessKentucky Derby winner Justify gets a refreshing bath after his morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times
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The was a flurry of activity Thursday morning as horses prepared for the running of the Preakness on Saturday.
The was a flurry of activity Thursday morning as horses prepared for the running of the Preakness on Saturday.
This is the view from the finish line up to the top of the stretch at Pimlico Race Course, the place where the Preakness Stakes will be run on Saturday. If you notice, it looks rather wet at Old Hilltop on Wednesday night. In fact, it was downright nasty on the evening of the draw for the Preakness. And the weather isn't supposed to get much better as the week gets longer. Forecast calls for rain every day for the rest of the week, including Saturday, Preakness Day. And I just got completely dried out from the saturated first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs. (Tim Wilkin / Times Union)
lessThis is the view from the finish line up to the top of the stretch at Pimlico Race Course, the place where the Preakness Stakes will be run on Saturday. If you notice, it looks rather wet at Old Hilltop on
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The was a flurry of activity Thursday morning as horses prepared for the running of the Preakness on Saturday.
The was a flurry of activity Thursday morning as horses prepared for the running of the Preakness on Saturday.
The was a flurry of activity Thursday morning as horses prepared for the running of the Preakness on Saturday.
The was a flurry of activity Thursday morning as horses prepared for the running of the Preakness on Saturday.
The was a flurry of activity Thursday morning as horses prepared for the running of the Preakness on Saturday.
The was a flurry of activity Thursday morning as horses prepared for the running of the Preakness on Saturday.
Trainer D Wayne Lukas puts on his spurs before dawn at Pimlico before heading out to get Bravaso.
Trainer D Wayne Lukas puts on his spurs before dawn at Pimlico before heading out to get Bravaso.
Trainer D Wayne Lukas puts on his spurs before dawn at Pimlico before heading out to get Bravaso.
Trainer D Wayne Lukas puts on his spurs before dawn at Pimlico before heading out to get Bravaso.
Trainer D Wayne Lukas puts on his spurs before dawn at Pimlico before heading out to get Bravaso.
Trainer D Wayne Lukas puts on his spurs before dawn at Pimlico before heading out to get Bravaso.
Kentucky Derby winner Justify relaxes in his stall before going to the track for exercise on a rainy day at . The track will host the Preakness on Saturday.
Kentucky Derby winner Justify relaxes in his stall before going to the track for exercise on a rainy day at . The track will host the Preakness on Saturday.
Maryland Jockey Club President & GM Sal Sinatra, left pulls the post position pills at the Post Position Draw Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Maryland Jockey Club President & GM Sal Sinatra, left pulls the post position pills at the Post Position Draw Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
The Woodlawn Vase, which was on display at the Post Position Draw, Wednesday May 16, 2018 in Baltimore, MD., is an American trophy given annually to the winning owner of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessThe Woodlawn Vase, which was on display at the Post Position Draw, Wednesday May 16, 2018 in Baltimore, MD., is an American trophy given annually to the winning owner of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race
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Elliott Walden, president and CEO of Winstar, owner of Justify is all smiles at the Post Position Draw as his horse received post position #7, Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessElliott Walden, president and CEO of Winstar, owner of Justify is all smiles at the Post Position Draw as his horse received post position #7, Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD.
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Jack Wolf of Starlight Racing, left and trainer Bob Baffert speak at the Post Position Draw as their horse Justify received post position #7 for the Preakness Stakes Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. Starlight Racing is a partial owner of Justify. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessJack Wolf of Starlight Racing, left and trainer Bob Baffert speak at the Post Position Draw as their horse Justify received post position #7 for the Preakness Stakes Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race
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Tim Ritvo, chief operating officer for the racing division of the Stronach Group, talks about the 143rd running of The Preakness at the Post Position Draw Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessTim Ritvo, chief operating officer for the racing division of the Stronach Group, talks about the 143rd running of The Preakness at the Post Position Draw Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in
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The line up for Saturday's 143rd running of The Preakness at the Post Position Draw Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
The line up for Saturday's 143rd running of The Preakness at the Post Position Draw Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
The pills are ready at the Post Position Draw as Kentucky Derby winner received post position #7, Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
The pills are ready at the Post Position Draw as Kentucky Derby winner received post position #7, Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Bob Baffert, who trains Justify is all smiles at the Post Position Draw as his horse received post position #7, Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Bob Baffert, who trains Justify is all smiles at the Post Position Draw as his horse received post position #7, Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Bravazo goes out for his morning exercise Thursday May 17, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, MD. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Bravazo goes out for his morning exercise Thursday May 17, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, MD. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN, Albany Times Union
Sporting Chance looks out of his stall at Pimlico Race Course in town for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Sporting Chance looks out of his stall at Pimlico Race Course in town for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN, Albany Times Union
Good Magic, second in the Kentucky Derby gallops in the mud during morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessGood Magic, second in the Kentucky Derby gallops in the mud during morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip
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Kentucky Derby winner Justify gets a refreshing bath after his morning exercise under the scrutiny of a large media scrum at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessKentucky Derby winner Justify gets a refreshing bath after his morning exercise under the scrutiny of a large media scrum at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17,
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Quip with trainer Rudolph Brisset in the saddle returns to the barn after his morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessQuip with trainer Rudolph Brisset in the saddle returns to the barn after his morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip
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Sporting Chance looks out of his stall at Pimlico Race Course in town for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Sporting Chance looks out of his stall at Pimlico Race Course in town for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN, Albany Times Union
Ten Fold returns to the barn at Pimlico Race Course after his morning exercise for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Ten Fold returns to the barn at Pimlico Race Course after his morning exercise for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN, Albany Times Union
Good Magic, second in the Kentucky Derby gallops in the mud during morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessGood Magic, second in the Kentucky Derby gallops in the mud during morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip
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Good Magic, second in the Kentucky Derby gallops in the mud during morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
lessGood Magic, second in the Kentucky Derby gallops in the mud during morning exercise at Pimlico Race Course in preparation for Saturday's Preakness Stakes Thursday May 17, 2018 in Baltimore, MD (Skip
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Video: Budweiser Clydesdales attract attention ahead of Preakness
And, of course, there was the annual appearance of the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales.
The gigantic horses, who make the Preakness every year, were in their own barns just off the Stakes Barn that houses the Preakness horses.
The Clydesdales gave the Preakness horses a run for their money as they had maybe just as many curiosity seekers scurrying about just to get a look at them.
Read also: Justify the heavy favorite for Saturday's Preakness
https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Video-Budweiser-Clydesdales-attract-attention-12923035.php
