On To The Preakness (Video)
11 May 2011 9:23 PM
Last updated May 11, 2011
= Keeneland Graduate
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Animal Kingdom |
No dirt pedigree or experience - no problem; He simply showed that he might be the best of this crop regardless of surface, and he took a big step forward at the right time. |
| 2 |
Dialed In |
Unlike the top one, he requires a pace set-up to turn in his late closing kick - something that could cost him from being as good as many once thought he could be. |
| 3 |
Dance City |
Has shown solid improvement with every start and was the only speed still around at the wire after the fast pace in the Arkansas Derby; Dangerous. |
| 4 |
Mucho Macho Man |
Quality colt will be hard to keep off the board again in the Preakness, but his grinding style might be best suited for the 1 1/2-mile Belmont if he is to win a classic.
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| 5 |
Nehro |
Derby runner-up will probably bypass the Preakness and wait for the Belmont, which would be a well-deserved breather following 3 huge performances in 6 weeks. |
| 6 |
Santiva |
Showed again in the Derby that he belongs; Should get the jump on the top two on this list and is eligible to get a big piece of the Preakness pie. |
| 7 |
Shackleford |
Made an easy lead at his home track in the Derby and failed to hold on for a board finish; Likely to face a more stern pace challenge in the Preakness. |
| 8 |
Midnight Interlude |
Ran like a colt that was overwhelmed by the Derby experience; The Preakness is a more normal race in many ways, and if Baffert brings him he has to be respected. |
| 9 |
Mr. Commons |
Talented colt comes in fresh and hails from a barn that knows what it takes to win a big race; Think this one has a bigger future on the lawn. |
| 10 |
Sway Away |
Showed his ability with a good performance in the Arkansas Derby despite some erratic moments; Could factor if he puts it all together. |
| 11 |
Flashpoint |
Likely Preakness pacesetter should ensure an honest early tempo, but it will be difficult for this top sprinter to wire the field at 1 3/16 miles. |
| 12 |
King Congie |
Possesses a pedigree to handle dirt and has been consistently good this year, but this deep closer will have to match strides with the top two in here to make an impact. |
| 13 |
Astrology |
Asmussen has several talented 3yos, so this colt's presence must be respected; But his best races have come around one turn, and there is concern about his ability at classic distances. |
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Norman Asbjornson |
Competitive against several top 3yos in NY and has the pedigree to handle the trip; Longshot comes in fresh and has trained at Pimlico. |
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