Arnold Zetcher’s Firing Line was game in running second to American Pharoah in the Kentucky Derby. His owner expects another big effort in the Preakness.
Several runners targeted to Preakness weekend undercard stakes — including local fan favorite Ben’s Cat — posted their final moves in preparation today.
Divining Rod had his final pre-Preakness breeze today, plus other news and notes.
Danzig Moon will run in next Saturday’s Grade 1 Preakness, assistant trainer Norman Casse said.
Eight days out from Preakness 2015, the field remains in flux.
Homebred Divining Rod will carry Lael Stables’ colors into the Preakness, much as Derby champ Barbaro did nine years ago. That’s where the similarities end.
Six weeks after starting a new job as Simon Callaghan’s assistant, Carlos Santamaria will accompany Firing Line to Baltimore as he seeks Preakness glory.
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.