Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.
The Eclipse Awards are not voted on until December and not awarded until January, but jockey Jose Ortiz currently has himself in a leading role to take down the award for Outstanding Jockey for the first time since 2017.
The 151st Preakness Stakes may lack the star power of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, but it should be o highly interesting betting race. Yes, Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not be there.
Saturday’s $2 million Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park is overflowing with early speed. Horses who prefer to race on or near the lead comprise the vast majority of the field contesting the 1 3/16-mile Preakness.
The 151st Preakness Stakes May 16 at Laurel Park drew a full field of 3-year-0lds attempting to make history for their connections in the Triple Crown series. Fourteen accomplished jockeys will head to the starting gate Saturday evening, including two riders making their Preakness debuts and five that have Preakness wins on their résumés. Let’s meet them:
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