Preakness picks from the crew
The Biz
May 21, 2022
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.
- Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 21, 2025
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.
| 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 |
| Sir Barton S. | |
| Nick Hahn | 1. Ethereal Road |
| 6. Mr Jefferson | |
| 8. Unikee | |
| Gary Quill | 10. Ruggs |
| 6. Mr Jefferson | |
| 8. Unikee | |
| John Piassek | 8. Unikee |
| 5. B Dawk | |
| 6. Mr Jefferson |
| 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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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.