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Buyers shopping the yearling and juvenile sales are always on the hunt for the classic two-turn horse, and 2020 was the perfect storm for six of this year’s Preakness Stakes (G1) contenders.
Marylou Whitney Stables’ Super Quick lived up to her name in the $148,500 Allaire DuPont Distaff (G3) at Pimlico Race Course May 20, while Lady Scarlet rebounded from a fourth last out to take the $150,000 Miss Preakness Stakes (G3)
Although he was forced to relinquish his unbeaten record to Coroebus at Newmarket, Native Trail will be a tough nut to crack according to Charlie Appleby as Godolphin’s principal trainer goes in search of his first victory in the Irish classic.
Andy Serling and Anthony Stabile preview the Grade 1 Preakness Stakes from Pimlico and Grade 3 Lousiville Stakes from Churchill Downs.
Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher sent a number of his stars to breeze over the Belmont Park dirt training track May 20 in preparation for engagements at the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, including Mo Donegal for the June 11 Belmont Stakes (G1).
Led by 2021 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) winner Golden Pal, trainer Wesley Ward worked five horses May 20 on the Keeneland turf course for stakes engagements next month at Royal Ascot.
Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner gets ready to face the boys in the Preakness Stakes (G1).