Liveyourbeastlife, a closing second in the Grade 2 Jim Dandy, will take a big swing in the Preakness, his trainer said.
The Maryland Jockey Club will once again offer $100,000 in trainer bonuses over Preakness weekend at PImlico in October.
Swiss Skydiver, runner-up in the Kentucky Oaks, is under consideration for the Praekness, her trainer said – depending on who shows up.
Trainer Bret Calhoun said Kentucky Derby show horse Mr. Big News is “probable” for the Preakness, while Art Collector and Pneumatic also appear on track.
Kentucky Derby winner Authentic remains on track for the October 3 Preakness Stakes, trainer Bob Baffert said, as does stablemate Thousand Words.
Belmont Stakes winner and Kentucky Derby runner-up Tiz the Law has settled back in at Belmont Park, with the Preakness Stakes remaining on his radar.
Monday Morning Qb, a game second in the Tesio Stakes Monday at Laurel Park, is being considered for Preakness, his trainer said.
One horse, Ny Traffic, moved into the “possible” camp for the October 3 Preakness, while two others are no longer under consideration.
Maryland-bred Sharing won the G2 Edgewood, Happy Saver may have punched a Preakness ticket, and more, in the week in social media.
In the face of the nation’s reckoning with racism, the Maryland Jockey Club will scrap the playing of the controversial state song before the Preakness.