Brandon Weigel

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Assistant Editor at The Baltimore Banner

"Bring your own lampshade, somewhere there's a party" Assistant Editor at @AllBannerSports. Pitch me: [email protected].

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Journalism wins the 150th Preakness Stakes, last at Pimlico before track teardown

3 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Brandon Weigel

Journalism battled back from his 1 1/2-length defeat in the Kentucky Derby to win the 150th Preakness Stakes, continuing the winning ways he’s shown in his 3-year-old campaign. As the debate over the spacing of the Triple Crown races rages on once more, thanks to Derby winner Sovereignty bypassing the series’ middle jewel, Journalism capably handled the two-week turn around at Pimlico Race Course.
Preakness Stakes 150: How to watch or attend the race

3 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Brandon Weigel

The 150th Preakness Stakes, the last edition to be held at historic Pimlico Race Course before a rebuild of the racetrack, is almost upon us. For those unable to get to Pimlico, NBC will start coverage at 4 p.m. on local affiliates and Peacock. That’s just before the 4:11 p.m. post time for Race 10, the Sir Barton Stakes, kicking off a run of four straight stakes races culminating with the Preakness.
Pimlico Race Course is full of artifacts. Where will they go when it is razed?

3 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Brandon Weigel

Share Maryland State Archivist Elaine Rice Bachmann went to Preakness once, in 1991, and she didn’t venture beyond the inside of the racing oval. “Well, you know, it was the infield, so enough said, but it was exciting for a Midwesterner who had grown up around the [Kentucky] Derby and all of that excitement to sort of see how it’s done in Maryland.
What will be preserved from Pimlico Race Course before it’s torn down?

3 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Brandon Weigel

Maryland State Archivist Elaine Rice Bachmann went to Preakness once, in 1991, and she didn’t venture beyond the inside of the racing oval. “Well, you know, it was the infield, so enough said, but it was exciting for a Midwesterner who had grown up around the [Kentucky] Derby and all of that excitement to sort of see how it’s done in Maryland.
Derby runner-up Journalism is 8-5 favorite for Preakness

3 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Brandon Weigel

Journalism is a favorite. Subscribers to this nonprofit news website probably feel that way already. But no, I’m talking about the 3-year-old runner-up in the Kentucky Derby, whose late entry into the Preakness Stakes field added a lot of intrigue to a race in need of a jolt. The son of 2007 Preakness winner Curlin out of Mopotism was given morning line odds of 8-5 and drew the No. 2 post position in the nine-horse field.
Pimlico Race Course is going to be razed. Go now while you still can.

4 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Brandon Weigel

If you have never set foot on the grounds before, the things you’ve heard about Pimlico Race Course are probably bad. The malfunctioning toilets on Preakness day. The tired, outdated mid-century decor. And the feeling there’s a backlog of maintenance that’s been overlooked for far too long. For horse racing fans, “Old Hilltop” is still a sacred place.
Sovereignty will skip the Preakness and point to Belmont

1 month ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Brandon Weigel

The final Preakness Stakes at the old Pimlico Race Course will not have a Triple Crown on the line. In a statement, Mike Rogers, executive vice president of 1/ST, said Bill Mott, the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty, will point his colt to the Belmont Stakes in June. “We extend our congratulations to the connections of Sovereignty and respect their decision,” Rogers said.
Horses with local ties to watch at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby weekend

1 month ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Brandon Weigel

These are high holy days in Kentucky, the cradle of American horse racing. The $5 million Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is the most important contest on the racing calendar, the one trainers from around the world point their best 3-year-olds toward. Many runners fail to accrue enough points in a months-long series of prep races to earn a spot in the field, and among those in the starting gate, there can only be one winner, of course.
Orioles announce Eutaw St. Block Party, which sure feels like an outdoor FanFest

2 months ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Brandon Weigel

For years, the Orioles invited fans to the Baltimore Convention Center during the winter for FanFest, with autograph signings; photo opportunities; Q&A sessions with players, coaches and front office personnel; and other events to get fans excited for the upcoming season. On the heels of a 54-108 campaign in 2019, the first season under general manager Mike Elias, the news came out that the festival would not come back in 2020, ending a favorite tradition for some fans.
John Elway trolls the Colts on his first baseball rookie card

Dec 5, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Brandon Weigel

It’s one of the great “what ifs” in Baltimore sports history. What if, instead of refusing to sign with the Colts, quarterback John Elway accepted his fate when the team took No. 1 overall in the 1983 NFL draft and reported to Baltimore?