Jockey Trevor McCarthy will turn 21 on Saturday and ride in his first Preakness. It’s heady stuff, but he’s keeping his feet on the ground.
In today’s Preakness news, preparations continue — and Mr. Z changes hands and enters the fray.
On Saturday Bodhisattva will seek to complete the first Tesio-Preakness double since 1983 – a long drought for the locals who still treasure Preakness memories.
Local runner Bodhisattva recorded a five-furlong breeze this morning at Laurel. Next stop: the Preakness.
Trainer Jose Corrales may send Federico Tesio Stakes winner Bodhisattva to the Preakness after passing on Saturday’s Parx Derby.
Four stakes — two for sophomores, two for Pennsylvania-breds — will enliven Saturday’s Parx Racing card.
The key to trainings, says Jose Corrales, is “trying to find your horse.” It certainly worked for his Bodhisattva and two other Pimlico stakes winner Saturday.