The Horse Racing Radio Network has reached an agreement with Pimlico Race Course and the Maryland Jockey Club to become the exclusive national radio network for the 2008 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

HRRN will provide live coverage of the Preakness May 17 from 5:30-7 EDT. In addition to its national Preakness coverage, HRRN plans a three-hour live broadcast of the stakes on the Preakness undercard from 2-5 p.m., and will provide live coverage of the Pimlico Special (gr. I) and Black Eyed Susan Stakes (gr. II) May 16. Mike Penna and Pete Kules, founders of HRRN, will co-host the broadcasts. more