The field has been established for the 2016 running of the Belmont Stakes and of the thirteen contenders, there are four horses who competed in the Preakness Stakes (G1) and are moving on to the third jewel of the Triple Crown.
Exaggerator, the morning line favorite at odds of 8-5, earned a trip to the winner’s circle and a place in the history books with a 3 ½ length victory over a sloppy track. Trained by Keith Desormeaux and ridden by his brother, Kent, the dark bay son of Curlin was able to emulate his father’s accomplishment with a victory at Pimlico. In 2007, Curlin was second by a nose to the filly Rags to Riches in one of the greatest battles in Belmont Stakes (G1) history.
Another horse returning from the Preakness Stakes (G1) is Cherry Wine, one of two horses for trainer Dale Romans. Cherry Wine finished second in the Preakness, a nose ahead of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Nyquist. A son of Paddy O’Prado, Cherry Wine will be trying to earn his first stakes victory and has won two of his nine starts. He is scheduled to break from post position three under Corey Lanerie.
Two other familiar faces from Pimlico will be back in the starting gate – Lani and Stradivari. Lani, the fifth-place finisher in the Preakness (G1), is the only contender besides Exaggerator who will have competed in all three legs of the Triple Crown. Stradivari, trained by Todd Pletcher, was fourth in his most recent start and will be making only his second start against graded stakes competition.
The 2023 Preakness Stakes is coming up Saturday, May 20 at Pimlico! It is one of the most eagerly-awaited events of the racing year, and this is the place to […]
The Preakness Stakes is coming up on Saturday, May 15, 2021. The second jewel of the American Triple Crown drew a field of 10 top three-year-olds. Find out the top contenders in the race, and learn the best places to place your bets!
After all the drama of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, the racing scene shifts to Pimlico Race Course in anticipation of the running of the 2019 Preakness Stakes. A couple of the high-profile contenders from the Derby are expected in the field, as well as a number of new shooters that add to the handicapping puzzle and could provide good betting value.
Wise guys who liked Stradivari in the Preakness have every right to maintain their enthusiasm for the Todd Pletcher-trained colt in the Belmont Stakes where the intriguing runner will likely make his next start.
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