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.
Top Billing posted a morning breeze in preparation for Friday’s Grade 3 Pimlico Special.
A pair of Black-Eyed Susan Stakes hopefuls — Ahh Chocolate and Luminance — posted their final works before the big race.
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.
Saturday’s 140th Preakness Stakes is supported by a seven-stake undercard, including the Grade 2 Dixie.
Page McKenney, recently third in the Grade 2 Charles Town Classic, and ageless Ben’s Cat are both on track for Black-Eyed Susan day stakes.
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.