Preakness Stakes Racing

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Colorful jackets worn by riders to represent the horse's owner. (5)
• Black-eyed flower draped over the victor in Baltimore. (5)
• To officially withdraw a horse from the field before the gates open. (7)
• Historic course that hosts the second jewel of the Triple Crown. (7)
• The final straightaway leading to the finish line. (7)
• The traditional racing surface at Pimlico, unlike the grass of Ascot. (4)

Down

• Brass instrument used to play the traditional call to the starting gate. (5)
• Enclosure where thoroughbreds are paraded and saddled before taking the track. (7)
• Margin of victory roughly equal to eight feet on the track. (6)
• Charm City setting for a massive May racing event. (9)
• Type of finish requiring a camera to determine who crossed first. (5)
• The starting position assigned to a horse in the starting gate. (4)

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