Best photos from the 2014 Preakness
As another Preakness celebration comes to an end with California Chrome capturing the second jewel in the Triple Crown, The Darkroom takes a look back at some of the best pictures taken by The Baltimore Sun staff.
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- Five-time Preakness attendee Mike Califano, of Valley Stream, N.Y., tries on his horse outfit for the first time after he passed through gate security at Pimlico. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
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- Horse racing fan Brock Messinger, of Littlestown, Pa., dressed as America, passes through gate security check before entering Pimlico. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
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- Keith Winkeler, left, and his daughter, Lucia, came to Preakness from Austin, Texas. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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- The Black-Eyed Susan, the featured drink of the Preakness, is pictured. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)
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- The cool weather gets to some contestants as they wait in shade before getting on stage for the final round of the bikini contest during the 2014 Preakness. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
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- A track worker climbs onto the starting gate at Pimlico to adjust the numbers for the next race. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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- Katlin Cecchini of Phoenixville Md., right, and Andrew Katz of Towson, a West Pointer who just finished his 1st year as a cadet, dance in the infield. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)
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- Audra Harris of Weathersfield, Conn., shows off her hat during the 2014 Preakness. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
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- Pimlico track riders with their horses line the track opposite the grandstands on Preakness Day. (Robert K. Hamilton/Baltimore Sun)
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- Michael Phelps does an interview with NBC TV outside the Under Armour/Sagamore Farms tent located in the infield at Pimlico. (Robert K. Hamilton/Baltimore Sun)
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- Mr. Boh tries his hand at cornhole in the Preakness infield. (Robert K. Hamilton/Baltimore Sun)
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- Donna Mitchell of Pittsburgh watches the races at Pimlico. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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- Pearl Ribeiro-Ayeh, left, and Kernovia Holomah cheer from the main grandstand as their horse wins in the 2nd race at Pimlico on Preakness Day. (Robert K. Hamilton/Baltimore Sun)
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- Mike Seiter of Rockville watches the races at Pimlico. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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- Ms. Racing Queen, Linsey Toole, stands on the infield scaffolding. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)
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- Natasha Martinez of California is pictured in the Preakness Village. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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- Cheryl Keck of Wilmington, N.C., shows off her Preakness hat. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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- A racegoer takes a nap in the infield before the running of the 139th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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- Ron Tanney of Mt. Carmel, Pa., carries Amber Phelps on his shoulders in the infield. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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- Ron Martin of Tabernacle, N.J., enjoys the 139th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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- “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson takes in the scene at Preakness Viliage. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)
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- Bettors stand in line at betting windows under the Pimlico grandstand. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)
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- Gerry Harris of Glen Arm wears a Christine A Moore hat. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)
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- Lorde performs in the Preakness infield. (Robert K. Hamilton/Baltimore Sun)
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- A member of the Peruvian Pasos performs at the 2014 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
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- Bethann Dixon plays the Call to Post prior to the eighth race of the day. She is the first female bugler to play at the Preakness. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome (third from left) and the field head out of the starting gate in the running of the 139th Preakness on Saturday. Chrome beat the field to win, with a chance for a Triple Crown. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome (right) takes the early lead out of the starting gate ahead of the other horses in the running of the 139th Preakness Saturday. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome (3) makes a good start out of the gate, but Bayern (second from left), ridden by jockey Rosie Napravnik, is low and recovers too late in the running of the 139th Preakness. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome (middle) heads into the first turn. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome (3) powers around the fourth turn in the running of the 139th Preakness. Chrome beat the field to win, with a chance for a Triple Crown. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome leads the beginning of the straight stretch during the running of the 139th Preakness. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
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- Califormia Chrome heads down the straight stretch at the 1/8 pole to victory as he nears the 1/8 pole. (Robert K. Hamilton/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome, ridden by Victor Espinoza, wins the 139th Preakness Stakes. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome wins the 139th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Ride On Curlin (10) takes second, and Social Inclusion (8) finishes third. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome crosses the finish line winning by a length and a half at the Preakness Stakes. (Kenneth K. Lam and Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome cross the finish line to win the 139th running of the Preakness Race, the second jewel in the Triple Crown. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome, ridden by Victor Espinoza, wins the 139th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. The horse was a heavy favorite after winning the Kentucky Derby. (Christopher T. Assaf/Baltimore Sun Staff)
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- Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates after he rode California Chrome to victory in the 139th Preakness Race. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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- Assistant trainer Alan Sherman is jubilant after his horse, California Chrome, wins the 139th Preakness Race at Pimlico. In the background in the purple hat is exercise rider Willie Delgado. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome jockey Victor Espinoza hi-fives assistant trainer Alan Sherman as they head to winner’s circle after winning The Preakness Stakes. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
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- California Chrome jockey Victor Espinoza fist-bumps the out-rider as they head to Winner’s Circle after winning The Preakness Stakes. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
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- Jockey Victor Espinoza and California Chrome celebrate after winning the 139th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. The horse was a heavy favorite after winning the Kentucky Derby. (Christopher T. Assaf/Baltimore Sun)
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- Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates with co-owner Steve Coburn, in back with cowboy hat and trainer Art Sherman, left, after California Chrome was victorious in the 139th Preakness Race. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)
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- At the Winner’s Circle, California Chrome’s co-owner Steve Coburn, celebrates after winning the 139th running of the Preakness Race. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
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