Classic Empire, fourth in the Kentucky Derby, is poised to run a big one in the Preakness, assistant trainer Norm Casse said today.
A brilliant, ground-saving ride by jockey Don Miller played a major role in making Deputed Testamony in 1983 the most recent Maryland-bred Preakness winner.
What’ll it take for Gunnevera to turn the tables on Always Dreaming? “Action on the front end,” says Larry Kelly.
Venerable superstar Ben’s Cat is hunting his sixth win in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint this Friday at Pimlico.
Friday’s Black-Eyed Susan day card features big fields — the average stakes field size is over 11 — and competitive racing, including four graded events.
Illinois Derby winner Multiplier and Lexington champ Senior Investment posted their final breezes prior to scheduled Preakness starts this morning.
Royal Mo suffered a fractured sesamoid during a work this morning at Pimlico and will miss the Preakness but is expected to make a full recovery.
Gunnevera, seventh in the Kentucky Derby, became the third Preakness contender to arrive on the Pimlico backside this afternoon.
Trainer Todd Pletcher sent out Always Dreaming almost under cover of darkness this morning and was happy with his star’s gallop at Pimlico.
Classic Empire, foiled by a rugged trip in the Kentucky Derby, is training steadily towards a May 20 rematch in the Preakness.