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KENTUCKY DERBY – Medina Spirit
PREAKNESS STAKES – Rombauer
BELMONT STAKES – Essential Quality
LATEST NEWS
Forte favored in Kentucky Derby future pool
In the sixth and final Kentucky Derby future pool, Forte and two other Todd Pletcher trainees were the bettors’ top choices.
PA-bred Angel of Empire scores in Arkansas Derby
The Pennsylvania-bred Angel of Empire proved much the best in Saturday’s Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.
PREAKNESS ENTRIES
- Simplification (6-1)
- Creative Minister (10-1)
- Fenwick (50-1)
- Secret Oath (9-2)
- Early Voting (7-2)
- Happy Jack (30-1)
- Armagnac (12-1)
- Epicenter (6-5)
- Skippylongstocking (20-1)
PREAKNESS NEWS
Preakness notes: Arrivals and defections
Yet more horses arrived at Pimlico today for Saturday’s Preakness, while the connections of two contenders opted to pass on the Middle Jewel.
$2 million guaranteed Pick 4 tops Preakness wagering menu
The Maryland Jockey Club will offer six mutli-race wagering pools worth a guaranteed $4.15 million on Preakness day, including a $2 million guaranteed Pick 4.
Gun Runner will skip Preakness
Kentucky Derby show horse Gun Runner will skip Saturday’s Preakness Stakes, trainer Steve Asmussen said today.
Preakness Moments: Stan Salter
Maryland Jockey Club racing analyst Stan Salter recalls three favorite editions of the Preakness, including the 1983 event when Maryland-bred Deputed Testamony got the money.
Nyquist: “Greatness” in a plain brown wrapper
At a glance, Nyquist is eminently forgettable. But his calmness, presence, and ability to influence his surroundings mark him as something else altogether,
Preakness Moments: Scott Wykoff
WBAL Radio reporter Scott Wykoff joins us on our first Preakness Moments podcast, in which we remember Preaknesses past and look ahead to Saturday’s big race.
Preakness notes: Who’s in, who’s out
Nine look to be committed to entering the Preakness as of Sunday, with another handful still under consideration.
“Goosebumps” from Nyquist gallop
Nyquist galloped strongly this morning, leaving his trainer with goosebumps.
Nyquist: Morning gallery
Some Pimlico scenes from the last couple days, with Kentucky Derby champ Nyquist in the house.
