Laurel Park
Coverage of Laurel Park in the Nexus archive.
- Preakness: Race will shift to Sunday, move back a week, stay with NBC
The Preakness Stakes will move to the fourth Sunday in May, a week later than its traditional date, to increase its prominence on the horse racing calendar. The race will continue to air on NBC and Peacock through 2032, with organizers aiming to attract more Kentucky Derby participants.
- New Charlotte networking group empowers Black women professionals
A new intergenerational networking group for Black women professionals, Charlotte Women of Color, was launched by Eunice Dyle to foster economic solidarity. The group's second gathering on July 9 will feature Cheryl Tyler, a former Secret Service executive, as a guest speaker, emphasizing community support and business growth.
- Horse dies after crossing the finish line in his first career race in tragic start to Preakness weekend
A horse named Hit Zero collapsed and died after crossing the finish line in its first career race at Laurel Park, which is hosting the Preakness Stakes this year. The horse was trained by Brittany Russell and had been favored to win. An investigation into the cause of death is ongoing.