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Two weeks after getting passed by 80-1 long shot Rich Strike just before the finish line at the Kentucky Derby, Epicenter enters Saturday's Preakness as the favorite.
“We absolutely love the horse,” Blasi said. “He’s extremely talented. We’re lucky to have him. He’s been very consistent in his training."
“I’m a gambler at heart… I think we have a very good chance to hit the board, and I actually think he could pull it off."
“She has got that acceleration,” Lukas said. “When you ask her to move, she has a devastating kick. She breaks their hearts.”
After finishing second by a neck in his debut Creative Minister ripped off 1 1/16-mile maiden and allowance victories.