Both of trainer Bob Baffert’s Preakness contenders — American Pharoah and Dortmund — made their first trips to the Pimlico track today.
Trainer Bob Baffert will arrive in Baltimore today with two solid chances to win what he calls the “fun leg” of the Triple Crown for the sixth time.
Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah and show horse Dortmund galloped at Churchill Downs this morning in their penultimate work before heading to Baltimore.
In today’s Preakness update, Tale of Verve was confirmed in, Mr. Z was confirmed out, and other contenders stretched their legs.
Divining Rod had his final pre-Preakness breeze today, plus other news and notes.
Eight days out from Preakness 2015, the field remains in flux.
Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah and show horse Dortmund – both headed to the Preakness – give trainer Bob Baffert two great chances every time out.
It’s been light duty so far for the top three in the Kentucky Derby, but they’re about to begin sharpening their preparations for the Preakness.
While Kentucky Derby runner-up and probable Preakness starter Firing Line will jog Wednesday, Derby champ American Pharoah and Dortmund will walk the shedrow.
It’s all American Pharoah in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll of sophomores, while the older horse list is jumbled.