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Expert Pick of the Week: 2021 Preakness Stakes May 12, 2021 John Mucciolo/TwinSpires.com Rombauer wins the El Camino Real Derby (Shane Micheli/Vassar Photography) Kentucky Derby runner Medina Spirit will set his sights on the second jewel of the Triple Crown in Saturday’s $1 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico. A field of 10 sophomores will go postward in the historic 1 3/16-mile contest, and I think that an upset will occur at Old Hilltop. Rombauer is my selection and the Expert Pick of the Week. Trained by Mike McCarthy, the son of Twirling Candy has flashed his ability since...

Equibase Analysis: Midnight Bourbon Poised To Upset Preakness Sponsored by: Midnight Bourbon works at Churchill Downs on April 19 Back in its traditional place two weeks following the Kentucky Derby and on the third Saturday in May, the 146th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Preakness Stakes drew a field of 10. Only three of the group participated in the Kentucky Derby on May 1, including winner Medina Spirit, who led every step of the way in that mile and one-quarter test. The other two returning from the Derby are Midnight Bourbon and Keepmeinmind, who finished sixth and seventh...

Medina Spirit remains Preakness favorite despite controversy Field Level Media 13 May 2021, 07:19 GMT+10 Medina Spirit is the morning-line 9-5 favorite for Saturday's 146th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Rase Course in Baltimore, despite controversy surrounding the 3-year-old colt's victory in the May 1 Kentucky Derby. Trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, Medina Spirit later tested positive for the presence of a steroid that helps horses alleviate discomfort in their joints. Baffert admitted to the use of the substance betamethasone, but said it was used as an anti-fungal medication for dermati...

Top Contenders Although trainer Bob Baffert won't be attending the Preakness (a decision he made after Medina Spirit's failed drug test), he's going to have the top two favorites in the race. In addition to Medina Spirit (9-5), Concert Tour (5-2) is also expected to be among the contenders to win. Concert Tour didn't race the Kentucky Derby, as Baffert opted to have the colt skip the event and prepare for the Preakness instead. Concert Tour won his first three career races, then finished third at the Arkansas Derby last month. However, Medina Spirit remains the horse to watch. When he breaks ...

Preakness allows Medina Spirit to enter with extra testing The Kentucky Derby winner, who failed a postrace drug test, draws the number the No. 3 post as a 9-5 favorite. Associated Press Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit relaxes in the barn after arriving at Pimlico Race Course on Monday. Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun via AP BALTIMORE — Preakness officials said Tuesday they are allowing Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit to enter Saturday’s race, subject to additional testing and monitoring, following the colt’s failed drug test after the Derby. Medina Spirit and two other horses t...