Taj Mahal, dominant winner of the Federico Tesio Stakes Saturday, will be pointed to the Grade 1 Preakness, his connections said.
The Pre-Preakness party, hosted by America’s Best Racing, will benefit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation.
The final three 100-point Kentucky Derby prep races took place April 4, and with just a single Triple Crown trail prep race to go, here’s where we stand.
Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park offers 100 Kentucky Derby points to the winner. Picks and analysis here.
Saturday’s Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland offers 100 Kentucky Derby points to the winner. Picks and analysis here.
Saturday’s Wood Memorial at Aqueduct offers 100 Kentucky Derby points to the winner. Picks and analysis here.
A maiden until the Sam F. Davis Stakes, Renegade made it two straight wins and secured his Kentucky Derby spot with a win in the Arkansas Derby.
Saturday’s Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park offers 100 Kentucky Derby points to the winner. Picks and analysis here.
Saturday’s Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park offers 100 Kentucky Derby points to the winner. Picks and analysis here.
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