Preakness 149

 We look at the second jewel of the Triple Crown on this fantastic Stakes Saturday.

Pimlico Race 13 {Preakness~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A fine field of eight will go to the gate in the 149th running of the Preakness.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Three exit the Kentucky Derby, including the Champ, Mystic Dan. The rest will attempt to prevent him from capturing the second race of the Triple Crown. There is sufficient speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed figs are fairly close, particularly among the main contenders. Only two have gone this exact distance. All will race over the Pimlico track for the first time. It should be a very exciting race.

#5 Mystic Dan (B. Hernandez / McPeek) could pull off the win on the way to the final race of the Triple Crown. He holds the highest last out speed number and two superb workouts. He should track the pace closely in a not so crowded field. The Kentucky Derby champ looks ready to roll. A millionaire son of Goldencents, he is 72% in the money from seven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Catching Freedom (Prat / B. Cox) will pose a mighty challenge with a win at this very distance. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two supreme workouts. This guy will track and close into a decent pace. A millionaire son of Constitution, he is 66% in the money from six starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Imagination (Dettori / Baffert) willl contend on the front-end attempting to wire the field. He comes out of the Santa Anita Derby where he posted the third highest last out speed number of this group. Four vigorous workouts add to his value. A son of Into Mischief, he is 100% in the money from six starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Tuscan Gold (Gaffalione / C. Brown) has already hit the board at this distance. He holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four sturdy workouts. Look for him to track the pace and strike going into the stretch. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

#7 Just Steel (Rosario / Lukas) is likely to be forwardly placed as he was in KD 150. He has put in two stamina producing workouts in the last thirty days. This guy does hold the highest speed number over the dirt. A son of Justify, he is 58% in the money from twelve starts.

#2 Uncle Heavy (I. Ortiz / R. Reid) will stretch out to this distance to show improvement. This guy should track the pace. A son of Social Inclusion, he has a 60% win rate from five starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Mystic Dan  // #3 Catching Freedom,  #9 Imagination,  #8 Tuscan Gold,  #7 Just Steel,  #2 Uncle Heavy.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#3,  #9,  #8,  #7,  #2  //  #5 Mystic Dan.

Best of luck on all your Preakness Day wagers!!!