Who skips the Kentucky Derby to get to the Preakness? “As you know these things can get a little expensive to run in,” trainer Mike McCarthy said. I thought in the Blue Grass we ran a little bit closer to the pace than I would have liked. Rombauer will be coming off a six-week break in his bid to be the sixth new shooter to win the Preakness since 1984. “After watching the way the race shaped, I’m glad we’re aiming toward the Preakness.”

Source: Daily Nation May 07, 2021 13:52 UTC