Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming faces nine rivals in Preakness Stakes 142 at Pimlico on Saturday, and TwinSpires.com’s FREE Preakness Stakes Betting Guide has all the information a racing fan could need to evaluate the chances of each contender.
James Scully takes a look at past Derby winners and how they fared in the second jewel of the Triple Crown while Vance Hanson profiles “New Shooters” for the contest.
Ed DeRosa evaluates trainer Todd Pletcher’s record in the race and any bearing, if any, it might have on Always Dreaming’s chances.
Our expert panel is ready to fire with their picks for both Black-Eyed Susan Friday as well as Preakness Stakes Saturday. Check back tomorrow for an updated version with their choices picks.
These tips are available for free betting enhancement and handicapping help in a field that seeks to break the mold of Kentucky Derby favorites finding the finish line.
On a dry track the speed up front will push forward, with newbies fresh the speed on the front will level off at a mile, especially for runners who left it all on CD’s track in the mud. Usally, the speed up front runs stays at Pimilco, the turns on the track are much narrow compared to CD’s. Lookin at Lee had the best run at CD’s , he is improving at right time. He worked to get improvement with each 1/4 mile call at CD’s. He needs to get up close to the pace and rate just off to have shot Saturday. He will run well !!!
I think Always Dreaming needs to stay off the lead Saturday to have any energy left for the run in the preakness. But not way back just close to the lead to stake a winning run at the final furlongs.