Federico Tesio Stakes winner Perform had his final move in advance of the May 20 Preakness, and trainer Shug McGaughey pronounced himself “very pleased.”
Maryland Racing Commission chairman Michael Algeo will be honored with a special award of merit from the Maryland Jockey Club.
Miracle Wood winner Coffeewithchris will take a swing at the May 20 Preakness Stakes, while Confidence Game was withdrawn from consideration.
Derby winner Mage galloped at Churchill Downs, while First Mission had his final breeze in preparation for the May 20 Preakness.
Preakness-bound Blazing Sevens breezed five furlongs in 1:00 Saturday, and trainer Chad Brown pronounced it a “super” final move before the race.
Kentucky Derby winner Mage galloped at Churchill Downs Friday morning, after which his connections gave the thumbs-up for a start in the Preakness.
Chase the Chaos has taken his small-time owners on a joyride that will lead them to the May 20 Preakness and has them “lost for words.”
Trainer Bob Baffert will breeze National Treasure Friday morning prior to making a decision on whether the sophomore will run in the May 20 Preakness.
Rebel Stakes winner Confidence Game finished 10th in the Kentucky Derby — a perfect prep for the Preakness, trainer Keith Desormeaux says.
Trainer Brad Cox owns a Kentucky Derby win and a Belmont win. First Mission gives him a shot at completing a personal Triple Crown in the Preakness.