Six weeks after starting a new job as Simon Callaghan’s assistant, Carlos Santamaria will accompany Firing Line to Baltimore as he seeks Preakness glory.
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.
Kentucky Derby place horse Firing Line is doing “really well,” his connections say, and pointed to the Preakness.