In today’s Preakness update, Tale of Verve was confirmed in, Mr. Z was confirmed out, and other contenders stretched their legs.
Local runner Bodhisattva recorded a five-furlong breeze this morning at Laurel. Next stop: the Preakness.
Arnold Zetcher’s Firing Line was game in running second to American Pharoah in the Kentucky Derby. His owner expects another big effort in the Preakness.
Several runners targeted to Preakness weekend undercard stakes — including local fan favorite Ben’s Cat — posted their final moves in preparation today.
Top Billing posted a morning breeze in preparation for Friday’s Grade 3 Pimlico Special.
A pair of Black-Eyed Susan Stakes hopefuls — Ahh Chocolate and Luminance — posted their final works before the big race.
Divining Rod had his final pre-Preakness breeze today, plus other news and notes.
Danzig Moon will run in next Saturday’s Grade 1 Preakness, assistant trainer Norman Casse said.
Saturday’s 140th Preakness Stakes is supported by a seven-stake undercard, including the Grade 2 Dixie.
Monmouth Park’s opening day Saturday is highlighted by a wide-open renewal of the Decathlon Stakes.