Preakness Has 16 Possible Despite Lack of Derby Runners
BloodHorse • • general
Key Points:
- The 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16 at Laurel Park is shaping up with a large field, though few Kentucky Derby participants plan to run, with only Derby winner Golden Tempo tentatively under consideration.
- Trainer Cherie DeVaux is taking a wait-and-see approach with Golden Tempo, emphasizing the horse's health and energy in the coming weeks to decide on Preakness participation.
- Several notable Derby trail horses, including Silent Tactic, Great White, and Chip Honcho, are possible Preakness contenders, with trainers conducting recent workouts to prepare.
- Some Derby runners, such as Renegade, Ocelli, and Chief Wallabee, are skipping the Preakness to target other races like the Belmont Stakes, Saratoga meets, or other prestigious events later in the year.
- Locally-based horses Taj Mahal and The Hell We Did are already training at Laurel Park, joining other potential starters like Crude Velocity and Napoleon Solo in the Preakness field.
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