The Preakness field continued to evolve today, with a couple of new shooters now eyeing the middle jewel.
Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah and show horse Dortmund – both headed to the Preakness – give trainer Bob Baffert two great chances every time out.
The Baltimore riots led some in racing to wonder if the Preakness would — or should — be moved from Pimlico. That, say Baltimoreans, is the wrong question.
A total of 277 runners have been nominated to eight stakes to be run on Black-Eyed Susan day at Pimlico.
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.
It’s full speed ahead for the Preakness for Lexington winner Divining Rod, says trainer Arnaud Delacour.
Kid Cruz — eighth in last year’s Preakness — is looking to return to Old Hilltop in style when he runs in the G3 Pimlico Special on Black-Eyed Susan day.
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.
Trainer Jose Corrales may send Federico Tesio Stakes winner Bodhisattva to the Preakness after passing on Saturday’s Parx Derby.
