Legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas has two Preakness entrants in Bravazo, eighth in the Kentucky Derby, and Sporting Chance.
Grade 3 winner Quip, second in the Arkansas Derby, is Preakness-bound, his connections announced. Plus, Good Magic remains under consideration.
Under consideration for the Preakness: Tenfold is “probable,” said trainer Steve Asmussen, and Lone Sailor is “not out of the question,” his trainer said.
Kentucky Derby winner Justify appeared off in his hind leg Sunday, but trainer Bob Baffert said he expected everything to be fine with his star.
Several runners look likely to tackle Justify in the Preakness May 19. They include some Derby runners and some newcomers.
Justify dazzled in winning the Kentucky Derby Saturday and now is officially Preakness-bound, the Maryland Jockey Club announced.
Three-year-old Greyvitos survived the San Luis Rey fire and later had to undergo surgery. Back on track, he’ll tackle the Pat Day Mile at Churchill Saturday.
Tampa Bay Derby winner Quip, bypassing the Kentucky Derby for the Preakness, breezed a “very good” half-mile Thursday morning in preparation.
The winners of the awards for best Preakness story and best Preakness photograph, as well as the Old Hilltop Award, have been announced by the Maryland Jockey Club.
Wagering company Xpressbet will once again offer one fan the chance to make a $25,000 win wager on the next month’s Preakness Stakes.