Preakness Possibles

[TJ]

Here we go again, just 13 more days till the Preakness. Here are the horses currently considering a run in the Preakness. TJ
Likely:
Orb (Joel Rosario)
Oxbow (Gary Stevens)
Will Take Charge (Jon Court)
Goldencents (Kevin Krigger)
Departing (Brian Hernandez)
Itsmyluckyday (John Velazquez)
Possible:
Heat Press (?)
Normandy Invasion
Vyjack
Titletown Five
Street Spice
Mylute
Govenor Charlie
Bellarmine (withdrawn)
Fear the Kitten (withdrawn)

[TJ]

Here's an update to the Preakness field. It includes owner, trainer, jockey and breeder. Still possible the field can change before the Preakness. There are still two slots open as 14 is the maximum field size. TJ

Orb... Stuart Janney III & Phipps Stable, Claude "Shug" McGaughey Joel Rosario Breeder: Stuart S. Janney & Phipps Stable
Oxbow... Calumet Farm, D. Wayne Lukas Gary Stevens Breeder: Colts Neck Stable
Will Take Charge... Willis D. Horton, D. Wayne Lukas Mike Smith Breeder: Eaton
Goldencents... W.C. Racing, Dave Kenney & RAP Racing, Doug O’Neill Kevin Krigger Breeder: Rosecrest Farm & Karyn Pirrello
Departing... Adele B. Dilschneider - Claiborne Farm, Albert M. Stall, Jr. Brian Hernandez, Jr. Breeder: Adele B. Dilschneider - Claiborne Farm
Govenor Charlie... Michael E. Pegram, Bob Baffert Martin Garcia Breeder: Michael E. Pegram
Mylute... GoldMark Farm & Whisper Hill Farm, Tom Amoss Rosie Napravnik Breeder: Mike G. Rutherford
Itsmyluckyday... Trilogy Stable & Laurie Plesa, Eddie Plesa Jr. John Velazquez Breeder: Liberation Farm & Brandywine Farm
Titletown Five... Hornug, P., Martin, E., Lukas, D., Davis, W., Miller, D., Shade, M., D. Wayne Lukas Julien Leparoux Breeder: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings, LLC
Vyjack....WITHDRAWN
Street Spice....WITHDRAWN
Normandy Invasion....WITHDRAWN

[Cree]

I just got back from a week in London, and missed all of the discussion. Very glad to see Orb won for his connections, he is a real class act. Sometimes breeding the best to the best gives you the best.
And, he went off at 6-1??? What a deal!

From this list he is by far the one to beat. I also like Departing.
None of the Pletcher brigade are going on?

[TJ]

I just got back from a week in London, and missed all of the discussion. Very glad you see Orb won for his connections, he is a real class act. Sometimes breeding the best to the best gives you the best.
And, he went off at 6-1??? What a deal!

From this list he is by far the one to beat. I also like Departing.
None of the Pletcher brigade are going on?

Hi Cree,
None of the Pletcher-five will go to the Preakness. Revolutionary and Overanylyze are being considered for the Belmont. They are also mulling over Dreaming of Julia and Unlimited Budget? Charming Kitten will return to turf racing. Verrazano came out of the race with a cut on his hind leg (it had nothing to do with his bad race) and there are no current plans for him or Palace Malice.
It was great to see Shug achieve his lifelong dream to win the Derby, he is a great horseman, person and a more deserving winner you won't find on any racetrack. Can you imagine if he continues to march:>) I hope you had an enjoyable week in London, TJ

[TJ]

Street Spice has been withdrawn from the Preakness. Will consider the Belmont Stakes. TJ

[TJ]

Normandy Invasion is also withdrawn from the Preakness. He will also pass on the Belmont Stakes. His next race will be either the Jim Dandy or The Haskell Handicap toward his major race goal, the Traver's Stakes at Saraotga August 24th. TJ

[TJ]

Vyjack has been withdrawn from the Preakness. TJ

[TJ]

These are the official entries for the Preakness Stakes. Post Position draw will be this evening. TJ

Purse: $1 million; 1 3/16 miles; Grade 1

Orb, Shug McGaughey, Joel Rosario
Goldencents, Doug O’Neill, Kevin Krigger
Departing, Al Stall Jr., Brian Hernandez Jr.
Mylute, Tom Amoss, Rosie Napravnik
Itsmyluckyday, Eddie Plesa Jr., John Velazquez
Will Take Charge, D. Wayne Lukas, Mike Smith
Govenor Charlie, Bob Baffert, Martin Garcia
Oxbow, D. Wayne Lukas, Gary Stevens
Titletown Five, D. Wayne Lukas, Julien Leparoux