. >> it is opening day at pimlico. >> it is opening day at pimlico. lex more than a dozen army reserve members are home with their loved ones. the return from deployment this morning. the unit served in net global war on terror, operating tugboats, a floating crane, and other support vessel. there were a lot of proud parents at this morning's welcome home ceremony. >> it is fantastic. i cannot wait to actually get home and see my dog, my house, and go back to work. >> i saw him for a couple of days. >> because of their service, the reservists were given and in case american flag, a commemorative coin, and a certificate among other things at the welcome home. >> brain researchers in australia say they may have discovered the cause of sudden infant death syndrome. they identified two areas of the brain that work together to control breathing, swallowing, and coughing. when an irritant like saliva enters the air waves, but they suspect that kids with sids have a problem with this, causing them to have trouble breathing. and a new report from several canc

. >> it is opening day at pimlico. a live report, coming up. >> opening day for the orioles as well and with them comes the highest expectation in 14 years. more on that later in sports. >> it may be able, but there is still some rain and snow in the mid-atlantic region and in the forecast. details are straight ahead. what do we have here? oh, it's scotts naturescapes advanced mulch. advanced huh? ehh...mulch is mulch. oh, not so, pops. ordinary mulch can fade after a few months. that's mulch! naturescapes holds its color for a full year. a whole year? guaranteed. plus, it's water smart. water-what? water smart. it channels water directly to the roots... reducing runoff, so you can water 30% less. saves water...holds color... you're sure this is mulch? ♪ [ male announcer ] scotts naturescapes advanced mulch. >> the maryland jockey club says it can break even this year if the proposed loan clears by april 7. they are backing on $1.7 million from the state horseman's association and the loan from the state to balance its

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. >> reporter: today, live racing starts at pimlico but the big draw is the running of the preakness stakes in may. the jockey cub is trying to boost attendance and they say the half man half horse is only the mascot for the infield portion of preakness which attracts thousands of young people. but pat mcdunna says it does nothing but tarnish the second jewel of horse racing's triple crown. the health department criticized it on a blog post saying the star of the show shouldn't be someone who likes to party. >> it promotes alcohol consumption and rowdyism. it's a disgrace to the iconic image of the preakness and the great industry of racing in maryland. >> it's not for the entire preakness. it's for a special section of the probingness. >> reporter: meanwhile, the jockey club says it's not going anywhere. coming up at 6:30, we will tell you about a bill that would shift slot machine revenue from track improvements to operatingexpenses. >>> nine minutes after six. the baltimore symphony orchestra put up a performance like noother. they were joined by a special group of musicians. the

. >> reporter: a live racing here at pimlico starts tomorrow. the big day is the first saturday in may. the preakness goes. kegasis is gonna help their attendance, but don't bet on it. >> reporter: kegasis will be the first to tell you he is a little rough around the edges. >> the bikini contest. >> i suggest a pair of mirrored shades to deflect the shades of the joelous girlfriend. >> but the jockey club believes it's what they need. >> we believe that kegasis talks to the younger generation. >> reporter: they say he is only mascot for the infield portion of the preakness which attracts hundreds of young people with the promise of a bottom less beer mug. >> reporter: but state representative says he does nothing but tarnish the second jewel of the triple crown. >> it's a disgrace to the preakness and the great industry of racing in maryland. >> reporter: he is not alone. the commissioner of the baltimore city health department made a post on her blog wii reads "the star of the show isn't the beautiful horses or the determined jockeys who ride t