The Bob Baffert-trained horse spiked a "high fever," and as a result, Zedan Racing Stables announced Muth was scratched from the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. "We are incredibly disappointed that Muth won't be able to run in the Preakness due to high fever," the group said in a statement. Muth opened as the 8-5 favorite, ahead of Mystik Dan at 5-2. KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER MYSTIK DAN TO RUN IN PREAKNESS, KEEPING TRIPLE CROWN ALIVE"It’s disappointing because we were really looking forward to it. Muth previously beat this year’s Kentucky Derby winner, Mystik Dan, at the Arkansas Derby in March.

Source: Fox News May 16, 2024 08:53 UTC