Early Voting skipped the Derby to run in the Preakness — wise move, it turns out, as he surged to victory in the 147th edition.
Rombauer’s surprise victory put the Fradkin’s colors on the cupola weathervane. It’ll be a sad moment for them this afternoon when they change.
We asked some of our ‘cappers for their picks for the Preakness Stakes and the three races that precede it. Here’s what they came up with.
Our Preakness Profiles continue with longshot Fenwick, winner of one race in his career to date.
Our Preakness Profiles continue with the lightly raced Wood Memorial runner-up Early Voting.
Our Preakness Profiles continue with a longshot, West Coast invader Happy Jack, who finished 14th in the Kentucky Derby.
Our Preakness Profiles continue with Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter, who is expected to be the Preakness favorite.
Our Preakness Profiles continue with Creative Minister, a runner who was supplemented to the race for $150,000.
Our Preakness Profiles continue with Armagnac, who bounced back from a couple of tough outings to win an allowance last out.
Our Preakness profiles continue with Skippylongstocking, a longshot but one who might just be coming into his own.