Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Daily Preakness peek

Updates on Preakness Stakes contenders and other news as the second jewel of the Triple Crown is now just four days away.


Luck of the draw: Entries will be taken for the Preakness tomorrow at Pimlico and the post position draw is scheduled for 5 p.m. A field is 13 is expected to pass the entry box.

Arrivals: The first Preakness horses have arrived in Baltimore, as Wayne Lukas' duo of Dublin and Northern Giant vanned from Louisville to Baltimore today. Despite some mechanical problems with their van, the colts arrived safe and sound at Pimlico shortly before 6 p.m., along with Black Eyed Susan favorite Tidal Pool and Flying Private, who was fourth in last year's Preakness. The majority of the field, including Derby winner Super Saver, is expected to arrive via chartered flight tomorrow. The flight originates in California, where Caracortado will board, then continued on to Louisville to pick up Super Saver and the others.

Musical riders: Bob Baffert confirmed that he'll name Martin Garcia aboard Lookin at Lucky when entries are taken tomorrow. Garcia, who has ridden frequently for Baffert on the West Coast in major races this year, was 15th aboard pacesetter Conveyance in the Derby. Garrett Gomez, who is being replaced on Lookin at Lucky, will ride Dublin in the Preakness, bumping regular rider Terry Thompson to stablemate Northern Giant.

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