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Unique Preakness Perspective of Capt. Roy Taylor

Capt. Roy Taylor is a helicopter reporter who provides unique coverage of the Preakness Stakes. (Photos courtesy of Roy Taylor, unless otherwise noted)

If the happy crowd at the 140th running of the Preakness Stakes looks up, they will see the red and blue A-Star 350 helicopter high above them, flown by Capt. Roy Taylor from the Baltimore NBC affiliate WBAL. He is an iconic Charm City fixture and is proud that he has flown every Preakness since 1999.

Triple Crown Fashion for Every Race

Fashion is a strong tradition at all three Triple Crown events. (Photos by Eclipse Sportswire)

The Triple Crown is not only memorable for racing but also for the fun fashion that accompanies it! Let’s take a look at the three races and how style plays a different role in each of them.

Must-Eats of the Preakness Stakes

Gyros are just one of the can't-miss foods at the Preakness. (Photos by Victoria Garofalo unless otherwise noted)

The Preakness Stakes is among the top five racing weekends that I get to attend, and the food is probably a solid 50 percent of the reason (plus the incredible energy, the possibility of a Triple Crown contender, awesome people, etc.).

Men's Preakness Style Guide

One of the greatest things about horse racing’s Triple Crown is that it crowds so much action and excitement into a short five-week window. Believe it or not, we are less than ten days away from the 140th Preakness Stakes, which is quickly approaching on May 16. While you may still be neglecting that trip to the drycleaner to take care of your Kentucky Derby outfit, with the Preakness coming up next weekend you might want to start planning your wardrobe for the second leg of the Triple Crown.

How to Make the Perfect Black-Eyed Susan

The black-eyed Susan – the flower associated with all things Preakness week – is not only the name of the day before Preakness, but the official flower of Maryland and the name of the Preakness’s signature drink.

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