Although the Preakness takes center stage on Saturday, there are many other things to see at Pimlico besides the horses. Here is a collection of photos from the week of things you may not see unless you were there.
The Preakness saddlecloths await the big day. This is from Thursday morning during the Alibi Breakfast.
The winner's circle with the old clubhouse cupola all decorated and ready for the winner.
Joe Kelly was back to do the call to the post with his usual flamboyant style.
The crowd in the grandstand watches a turf race.
The horses run past the drunken infield crowd during a turf race. Most of the people in there probably don't even realize there are horses running past.
There was lots of fashion to be seen with flowers a major theme.
The Navy SEALS did a precision parachute demonstration with several sky divers landing on the turf course, including this one with a large US flag.
After the paratroopers finished, a stealth bomber did a flyover of the grandstand.
The Preakness field rounds the clubhouse turn.
Triple Crown quick links:
Da' Tara shocks in the 2008 Belmont Stakes - Longest shot on the board Da' Tara led the whole way, drawing off to win by 5 1/4 lengths over Denis of Cork. Heavy favorite Big Brown came up empty and was eased, finishing last. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
More Belmont Day Photos - 16 more photos including Shaquille O’Neal, the unused Triple Crown trophy, and more.
Manhattan Handicap and Just a Game Stakes Results - On the Belmont undercard, Dancing Forever just got up at the wire to beat favorite Out of Control in the Manhattan Handicap, while Ventura held off top choice Lady of Venice in the Just a Game Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Acorn Stakes, True North Handicap, and Woody Stephens Stakes Results - Also on the Belmont undercard, Zaftig upset favorite Indian Blessing in the Acorn, top choice Benny the Bull got up in the final stride of the True North Handicap, and J Be K won wire-to-wire in the Woody Stephens Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2008 Belmont Entries - A field of 10 was entered with Big Brown drawing post #1. Get all the horses, posts, and odds here.
