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New ad campaign aims to replace Kegasus as Preakness Infield mascot
The Baltimore SunA new marketing campaign unveiled Monday aims to replace the tweeting centaur Kegasus as mascot of the Preakness Infield. The campaign seems to be the latest component of the Infield marketing roll-out, but the Maryland Jockey Club is not taking credit...Tags: Preakness Stakes, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Wiz Khalifa, Facebook, The Jockey Club Incorporated
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Giving back to those who make news
During this magical time of year, I get all mushy with love and gratitude for those who give meaning to my otherwise pitiful life. Who by grace of their existence imbue my own with truth, beauty and a bottomless supply of column fodder. Blessed are the...Tags: Prisons, Brian Roberts, Ulysses Currie, Victoria's Secret, Apple iPad
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The simple summer pleasures of amusement parks
With a handful of amusement parks within easy driving distance, Baltimoreans can spend their summer weekends sampling breath-taking roller coasters, cavorting with some of their kids' favorite animated characters or getting soaked even though they're...Tags: Heart and Circulatory System, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Travel, Six Flags Inc., Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc.
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Resume-builder: My interview with Preakness legend Kegasus
Despite being in heavy demand, Kegasus, the spokes-centaur for the 2011 Preakness InfieldFest, took time out of his busy schedule to discuss his new gig with the Maryland Jockey Club. I'm not sure what it says about me that my schedule wasn't too busy...Tags: Buck Showalter, Preakness Stakes, The Jockey Club Incorporated, Politics, Arts and Culture
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Coffee Companion -- 3/30
Each morning, Monday through Friday, I'll hook you up with some reading material to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday -- that way I'll have an excuse to do the same at the start of mine. Running it back:...Tags: Buck Showalter, Baltimore Orioles, NBA Draft, Football, Mark Reynolds
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Those Kegasus radio spots hit YouTube and I'm still confused
![I've had a day to wrap my head around the Maryland Jockey Club's new Preakness advertising campaign, "Be Legendary," and its spokes-centaur, Kegasus. I'm not offended by the beer-bellied, half-horse, half-man creature. I'm just confused.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-03/450271520-30124240.jpg "I've had a day to wrap my head around the Maryland Jockey Club's new Preakness advertising campaign, "Be Legendary,\" and its spokes-centaur, Kegasus. I'm not offended by the beer-bellied, half-horse, half-man creature. I'm just confused.")
I've had a day to wrap my head around the Maryland Jockey Club's new Preakness advertising campaign, "Be Legendary," and its spokes-centaur, Kegasus. I'm not offended by the beer-bellied, half-horse, half-man creature. I'm just confused.
Maryland Jockey...Tags: Mass Media, Preakness Stakes, Radio, YouTube, Entertainment
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Jockey Club hopes Preakness 2011 will 'Be Legendary'
![A year after the Maryland Jockey Club encouraged Baltimore to get its “Preak” on with a feather-ruffling advertising campaign for last year’s Preakness party, event organizers are turning to a spokes-centaur named “Kegasus” to generate interest in<a href="http://findlocal.baltimoresun.com/listings/preakness-infieldfest-baltimore" target="_blank"> the 2011 Preakness InfieldFest</a>, which is May 21 at Pimlico Race Course.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-03/341088340-29075237.jpg "A year after the Maryland Jockey Club encouraged Baltimore to get its “Preak” on with a feather-ruffling advertising campaign for last year’s Preakness party, event organizers are turning to a spokes-centaur named “Kegasus” to generate interest in<a href="http://findlocal.baltimoresun.com/listings/preakness-infieldfest-baltimore\" target=\"_blank\"> the 2011 Preakness InfieldFest</a>, which is May 21 at Pimlico Race Course.")
A year after the Maryland Jockey Club encouraged Baltimore to get its “Preak” on with a feather-ruffling advertising campaign for last year’s Preakness party, event organizers are turning to a spokes-centaur named “Kegasus”...Tags: Mass Media, Demographics, Preakness Stakes, YouTube, The Jockey Club Incorporated
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Regional amusement parks: Fun for all
Think amusement parks are just for kids? Think again.
There's nothing like screaming aboard a careening roller coaster, gorging on funnel cake and popcorn, or splashing in a spray of water to bring out your inner child.
The advent of spring means...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Management Change, Reality Television (genre), Pennsylvania
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Preakness sends a mixed message, but gets the right result
Selling racegoers on the Preakness Stakes has been a tricky balancing act in the past few years.
The Maryland Jockey Club struck out in 2009 when it ended the bring-your-own-beer policy in the infield, driving away thousands of young people. It won...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Laurel Park, Public Employees, Companies and Corporations, Food Network (tv network)
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Kegasus makes an appearance at Pimlico
![Kegasus, the quasi-mythical star of Preakness' latest ad campaign, held court at <a href="http://findlocal.baltimoresun.com/pimlico/home/na/pimlico-race-course-baltimore-venue">Pimlico Race Course</a>'s infield Monday morning, sharing his pick to win Saturday's race and his expectations for InfieldFest fun.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-05/61643206-16093212.jpg "Kegasus, the quasi-mythical star of Preakness' latest ad campaign, held court at <a href="http://findlocal.baltimoresun.com/pimlico/home/na/pimlico-race-course-baltimore-venue\">Pimlico Race Course</a>'s infield Monday morning, sharing his pick to win Saturday's race and his expectations for InfieldFest fun.")
Kegasus, the quasi-mythical star of Preakness' latest ad campaign, held court at Pimlico Race Course's infield Monday morning, sharing his pick to win Saturday's race and his expectations for InfieldFest fun.
"Welcome, legendary friends," Kegasus said in...Tags: Charlie Sheen, Preakness Stakes, Tickets, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Maryland
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How the horses of the Preakness get their names
Secretariat. Man O' War. Citation. Maybe, if he manages to win a couple more races in the next few weeks, Animal Kingdom.
These are the names of some of the greatest thoroughbreds ever, horses that ran to glory on tracks like Pimlico, Churchill Downs and...Tags: Mucho Macho Man (racehorse), Kentucky Derby, Science, The Jockey Club Incorporated, Animals
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Refined drinking set for Columbia
Wine, woods, and weather that sounds like it should be just wonderful.
With all that to offer, organizers of this weekend's Wine in the Woods festival wonder why anyone would opt to hang out with a bunch of horses and a centaur named Kegasus when they're...Tags: Festive Events, Preakness Stakes, Maryland, Pimlico, Arts and Culture
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