The latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll is largely on hold, awaiting the Belmont Stakes and additional top races for older horses.
In our Preakness profiles, we provide an in-depth look at each of the contenders for Saturday’s big race. In this one: Classic Empire.
Always Dreaming has been installed as the 4-5 morning line favorite for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes, and Classic Empire is 3-1.
Classic Empire, fourth in the Kentucky Derby, is poised to run a big one in the Preakness, assistant trainer Norm Casse said today.
Classic Empire, foiled by a rugged trip in the Kentucky Derby, is training steadily towards a May 20 rematch in the Preakness.
Several potential Preakness rivals for Always Dreaming have begun to emerge, including potentially three from the Kentucky Derby.
With his win in the Arkansas Derby, Classic Empire surged to the top of the NTRA Top 3-year-old Poll, while Arrogate held the top spot overall.