Taiba bounced back from a narrow defeat in the Haskell to win the Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby Saturday at Parx Racing.
The top two finishers in the Haskell, Cyberknife and Taiba, will renew acquaintances in Saturday’s Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby.
The undefeated Jack Christopher and super-talented Taiba will meet in Saturday’s Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park, which has attracted 4 Grade 1 winners.
Federico Tesio winner Joe and Kentucky Derby 12th place finisher Taiba were among three horses no longer being considered for the Preakness.
Zandon, Mo Donegal, and Taiba impressed in winning key prep races for the Kentucky Derby Saturday on the final day of major preps.