Preakness Stakes 136 (Video)
19 May 2011 6:35 PM
Last updated May 20, 2011
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Animal Kingdom |
Dominant Derby winner deserves to hold onto the top spot; Preakness could be a harder race to win simply because it will be an easier race for others. |
| 2 |
Dialed In |
The best horse has won the last 10 or so Preaknesses, and he's been #1 on TCI longer than any other 3yo; Should get the fast pace he requires to finish strongly and rebound. |
| 3 |
Dance City |
Gives every sign of a blossoming 3yo ready to take that next big step, and he figures to sit a perfect stalking trip under a former Pimlico riding champ (Dominguez); Upset chance. |
| 4 |
Mucho Macho Man |
Quality colt will be hard to keep off the board again in the Preakness, but his lack of acceleration puts him at a disadvantage when trying to out-finished the top ones in here.
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| 5 |
Midnight Interlude |
Ran like a colt that was overwhelmed by the Derby experience, but if Baffert sees reason to bring him to Baltimore then he must be respected to some degree. |
| 6 |
Sway Away |
Has shown he has the ability to be dangerous if he can put it all together; Big-race rider Gomez back aboard adds to his appeal. |
| 7 |
Shackleford |
Think his best chance at glory was in the Derby when on that soft, uncontested pace; Flashpoint's presence almost assures a harder race for him. |
| 8 |
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. |
| 9 |
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. |
| 10 |
King Congie |
Possesses a pedigree to handle dirt and has been consistently good this year; Deep closer should get the pace he needs but will have to match strides with the top two to make an impact. |
| 11 |
Astrology |
Although bred for the classics, his best races have been around one turn and he's lacked finish in all three of his two-turn tries; Another who could factor in the early pace scenario. |
| 12 |
Norman Asbjornson |
Competitive against several top 3yos in NY and has the pedigree to handle the trip; Comes in fresh and has trained at Pimlico for this. |
| 13 |
Concealed Identity |
Local horse is perfect in two starts at Pimlico, but he's never faced graded company and dives into the deep end of the pool Saturday. |
| 14 |
Isn't He Perfect |
Former maiden claimer was a longshot in last weekend's Peter Pan S. and he scratched from that race in favor of the Preakness – where he'll be a bigger longshot. |
| OFF: Nehro, Santiva |
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