Nehro out of the Preakness

Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up NEHRO (Mineshaft) will not run in Saturday's

Preakness (G1), owner Ahmed Zayat informed Maryland Jockey Club officials on

Tuesday morning.

A February 21 maiden winner, Nehro finished second in both the Arkansas Derby

(G1) and Louisiana Derby (G2) prior to his gallant effort behind Animal

Kingdom (Leroidesanimaux [Brz]) in the Kentucky Derby. Following three hard

races in a six-week span, Zayat decided to err on the side of caution and avoid

bringing Nehro back on a two-week rest in the second jewel of the Triple Crown.

Nehro continues to do well for trainer Steve Asmussen, breezing four furlongs

in :50 4/5 at Churchill Downs on Monday, and will be pointed to the June 11

Belmont S. (G1).