Preakness picks from the crew
We asked some of our ‘cappers for their picks for the Preakness Stakes and the three races that precede it. Is it Epcienter? The rank outsider Fenwick? Derby superfecta horse Simplification? Late entry Creative Minister?
Here’s what they came up with.
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Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
| James Murphy S. | |
| Nick Hahn | 2. Local Motive |
| 9. Crabs N Beer | |
| 10. Joe | |
| Gary Quill | 5. Ready to Purrform |
| 10. Joe | |
| 6. Epic Luck | |
| John Piassek | 10. Joe |
| 5. Ready to Purrform | |
| 9. Crabs N Beer |
| Jim McKay Turf Sprint | Preakness | |
| Nick Hahn | 6. Smokin’ Jay | 8. Epicenter |
| 1. Bank | 2. Creative Minister | |
| 3. Seven Scents | 4. Secret Oath | |
| Gary Quill | 2. Carotari | 2. Creative Minister |
| 6. Smokin’ Jay | 8. Epicenter | |
| 3. Seven Scents | 1. Simplification | |
| John Piassek | 7. Grateful Bred | 8. Epicenter |
| 3. Seven Scents | 4. Secret Oath | |
| 2. Carotari | 5. Early Voting |
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rick be
21st May 2022I’ve only been to Pimlico twice but
did make a big score when”Snow Chief” came in.
But to”Simplication”it,I’ll root for the filly but
really think that $150,000 might be well spent.