Black-Eyed Susan Day means hats and horses at Pimlico
The 94th Black-Eyed Susan Day took place at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Friday. Despite dreary weather, the event had plenty of pageantry and drama. Elaborate hats and stylish garb adorned many spectators, and the horse racing started with an exciting photo finish. Betters wagered on 14 races throughout the day, with the grand event the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. 10 horses competed for a $250,000 purse, but Red Ruby, ridden by Paco Lopez and trained by Kellyn Gorder came away victorious.