The Woodlawn Vase, valued at $4 million, was transferred from the Baltimore Museum of Art to Laurel Park, marking a significant moment in American sports history. This year marked the first time WBAL, a Hearst sister station, was allowed to witness this transfer. The vase, created by Tiffany and Co. in 1860, is not just a trophy but a piece of art with a rich history, including being buried during the Civil War to protect it from being melted down. Weighing 30 pounds and standing 3 feet tall, the vase is topped with a statue of the champion horse Lexington, whose lineage includes the horse Preakness. Mike Rogers, executive vice president of 1/ST Racing, emphasized the vase's importance, stating, 'It's more than a trophy. It's a piece of art.' Since 1917, it has served as the official trophy for the Preakness Stakes, symbolizing the event's legacy. As the vase was carefully transported, Rogers noted the pride and reverence held by those involved in its care, indicating the vase's status as a cherished historical artifact.