Preakness Updates | Updated Odds Show Support For Fenwick
Fenwick is no longer the biggest long shot at the Preakness.
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Fenwick is no longer the biggest long shot at the Preakness.
The WJZ First Alert Weather Team is getting you ready for the Preakness.
Here's a look at some of the biggest storylines heading into the 147th running of the Preakness Stakes.
The winning time of 1:48.73 over a 1⅛ miles was just off the Black-Eyed Susan record of 1:47.83 set by Silverbulletday in 1999.
Preakness weekend is underway with Black-Eyed Susan Day shining the spotlight on fillies and mares.
The forecast calls for a high of 94 degrees Fahrenheit for Saturday afternoon, with just a slight dip before the 7:01 p.m. EDT post time for the 147th running of the Preakness. The record is 96, set in 1934 when High Quest won the race.
Have you ever wondered what kind of work goes into assembling the flower blankets for the Preakness winner? That was the subject of Friday's "Where's Marty?" adventure.
The Black-Eyed Susan cocktails were flowing, D. Wayne Lukas was telling jokes and things finally felt fully back to normal at Old Hilltop.
Rich Strike winning the Kentucky Derby at 80-1 may not be the only big upset this Triple Crown season. Not if Fenwick has anything to do about it.
"It was held in Northwest Baltimore, but it wasn't held with Northwest Baltimore," Mayor Brandon Scott said.
The best horse in the Derby isn't in the way after the owner of Rich Strike decided not to run him in the Preakness after the 80-1 upset at Churchill Downs.
Proponents of pushing back the Preakness argue it's better for modern thoroughbreds who aren't used to racing on those short turnarounds and would produce stronger fields in Baltimore and New York.
Ethereal Road, the horse that was a late scratch for the Kentucky Derby, opening up a spot for the eventual winner, 80-1 shot Rich Strike, will run in the Sir Barton Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.
Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter was set Monday as the 6-5 morning line favorite for the Preakness Stakes, which will be run without Rich Strike.
"The vets went over him, and he's not 100 percent
Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela trains will soon begin operating between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.
Business owners in Federal Hill told WJZ they are gearing up for the season while focusing on keeping people safe in the aftermath of recent crime.
Forecast looks perfect for outdoor weekend plans across Maryland.
A Baltimore County storefront with an Israeli flag was vandalized Thursday morning, according to police.
Brandon Clint Russell, the leader of a neo-Nazi group, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for trying to attack Maryland's power grid in a terrorist plot.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Freedom Boat Club in Baltimore's Port Covington Marina offers a Dock and Dine program.
WJZ visits the Maryland Science Center to try a new experiment.
The 8th annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival and Awards will return to Baltimore in October. This year's event will commemorate the 176th anniversary of his death.
WJZ joined the Savannah Bananas and the Dad Bod Cheer Squad ahead of their Baltimore games.
St. Francis Academy is partnering with NCIA to pack backpacks with school supplies at the 20th annual Res Fest, a community resource fair.
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-16 on Thursday in the only preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely will return this season to host the popular WJZ Purple Playbook Show held at Jimmy's Famous Seafood throughout the season.
After scoring 18 runs in the first two games of the series, the Phillies plated just one in a loss to the Orioles on Wednesday.
Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh homered and Taijuan Walker pitched six scoreless innings as the Phillies beat the Orioles 5-0.
Baltimore Ravens second-year cornerback Nate Wiggins was thrown out of their joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, after coming from the sidelines and throwing punches at the Under Armour Performance Center.
The Justice Department on Wednesday filed hate crime charges against the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., in May.
A dozen congressional Democrats are suing the Trump administration for limiting access to ICE detention facilities.
Senate Democrats told the secretary of state they have "grave concerns" about the U.S. role in financing GHF, the main group distributing aid in Gaza.
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis barred federal immigration authorities from immediately taking Kilmar Abrego Garcia into custody once he is released from criminal confinement in Tennessee.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers said that if he is ordered released from criminal custody, the Salvadoran man would be detained by the Department of Homeland Security and removal proceedings would begin.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Kermit the Frog is set to speak at Muppets creator Jim Henson's alma mater.
Forecast looks perfect for outdoor weekend plans across Maryland.
Chief Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 8/8/2025
It's a fairly calm weather day across Maryland, with no big changes expected in the forecast.
Friday begins with temperatures running a few degrees cooler than Thursday morning. There are a few clouds around central Maryland. Low clouds and patchy fog are possible through sunrise. But, the forecast remains dry and pleasant through the morning commute.
Nice weather forecast for this weekend in Maryland
Many people were disappointed to see their beloved ice cream shop closed today, after Moo Moo Cows ice cream shop had to close due to vandalism for the second time in less than two weeks.
Baltimore city leaders still have not decided whether they will accept a reduced settlement in the case against two major drug companies, despite an August 8th, 2025, deadline given by a Baltimore City judge.
Maryland business gives second chance to people coming out of prison
WJZ’s Purple Playbook Show featuring Torrey Smith, Qadry Ismail, Rick Ritter, and Alex Glaze takes a look at the upcoming Baltimore Ravens season.
Chief Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 8/8/2025