146th Preakness field and ML
Bob Baffert has a strong hand and controversy entering Saturday’s $1 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico. The Hall of Fame trainer will not attend the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, but he will […]
Preakness Stakes
Baffert says Medina Spirit treated with ointment containing betamethasone
Trainer Bob Baffert revealed on Tuesday that Medina Spirit had been treated with an ointment that contained betamethasone prior to the colt’s victory in the May 1 Kentucky Derby (G1). In a statement released by […]
Preakness draw postponed to May 11
Following Sunday’s developing story of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Medina Spirit’s testing positive for betamethasone, the draw for the $1 million Preakness S. (G1) has been pushed back a day at Pimlico. Instead of Monday […]
Medina Spirit tests positive after Kentucky Derby; Churchill suspends Baffert
Medina Spirit returned a positive test for betamethasone after wiring the May 1 Kentucky Derby (G1), trainer Bob Baffert revealed at a Sunday morning press conference in his Churchill Downs barn. A couple of hours […]
Preakness Report: Medina Spirit brings Baffert factor to Baltimore
Medina Spirit delivered Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh Kentucky Derby victory, gamely leading wire-to-wire at Churchill Downs. After being overlooked as the 12-1 sixth choice, the Florida-bred colt should be favored […]
Get to know the 2021 Preakness Stakes contenders
Medina Spirit’s gutsy victory in the Kentucky Derby (G1) has come under the microscope after a positive postrace test for betamethasone. But the rags-to-riches colt will get his chance to follow up in Saturday’s Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico. […]
Hanson: Unlike Medina Spirit, some Derby vanquished had uphill climb
Bob Baffert officially became the all-time leading trainer of Kentucky Derby (G1) winners on Saturday when Medina Spirit pulled off a 12-1 upset, bringing the Hall of Famer’s blanket of roses total to seven. Truth […]
Federico Tesio could yield another Preakness “new shooter”
Federico Tesio S. — Race 10 (5:37 p.m. ET) With horses like Concert Tour, Crowded Trade, and Rombauer bypassing next week’s Kentucky Derby (G1) to await the May 15 Preakness (G1), the list of “new […]
Essential Quality, Vequist among 326 nominees for 2021 Triple Crown
The 2021 Triple Crown attracted a total of 326 nominations by the early deadline of Jan. 23, including unbeaten Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) champion Essential Quality and his filly counterpart, Vequist. Free Brisnet past performances […]
Preakness-winning fillies: Is Swiss Skydiver the sixth, or the fourth?
When Swiss Skydiver outdueled Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Authentic in an epic Preakness Stakes (G1), she was recognized as the sixth filly to defeat males in the classic. […]