With major prep work done — and rain on the way — Wednesday was a quiet day for most Kentucky Derby hopefuls.
Seize the Grey gave trainer D. Wayne Lukas his seventh Preakness victory as Derby day runners took the top three spots at PImlico.
Pyrenees rallied late to win a thrilling G3 Pimlico Special and give trainer Cherie DeVaux three stakes wins on the afternoon.
Ellis Park Derby and Blue Grass Stakes winner Art Collector had a strong work Saturday morning and looks to be ready to go for the Preakness.
Edgar Prado and other winning jocks today employed a common strategy: stay out of trouble and get back to where it’s warm.