Overview
- The 102nd Black-Eyed Susan Day, a showcase for 3-year-old fillies known as ladies' day, took place at Laurel Park because Pimlico is being rebuilt.
- A horse named Hit Zero died after the opening race from an apparent cardiac event, and officials delayed the feature to a 6:15 p.m. post.
- Organizers limited attendance for both the day and the Preakness to 4,800, which produced a quieter, easier-to-navigate experience for many fans.
- 1/ST kept signature touches in place, including black-and-yellow fashion, the namesake cocktail, and local food like crab cakes seasoned with Old Bay.
- Attention now turns to the Preakness at Laurel Park, where Brittany Russell's Taj Mahal offers a chance at the race's first win by a female trainer.