Pim 5/18/2013 R12 - Orb in the Gr. I Preakness Stakes
Today’s twelth race (5/18) at Pimlico is the Gr. I $1,000,000 Preakness Stakes. This race will consist of three year olds running a mile and three-sixteenths over the dirt track. Track: Fast #1-Orb (1-1): It is no surprise here who my top pick is. After watching Orb’s last two races it is apparent this horse has that push-button acceleration some can only dream of. The Malibu Moon colt is on a five race win streak and with his recent work it looks like he is the one to beat yet again. Joel Rosario will be back aboard Orb...
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Pim 5/18/2013 R9 - Hard Not To Like lands cozy rail in Gallorette
Saturday's 9th race (4:00pm ET) from Pimlico is the Grade III Gallorette Handicap for fillies and mares traveling a mile and a sixteenth on the turf course. #1 HARD NOT TO LIKE (10-1) goes outside to inside and I like the rider switch to Johnny V. She has struck twice at this distance and can go much better with a ground saving tactical trip. Play Saturday’s Preakness Day games at DerbyWars.com. #5 Old Tune (4-1) can rebound if she reverts to her preferred early style, which led to two wins at Tampa. #4 Samitar (5-2) keeps running the sam...
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Pim 5/18/2013 R12 - Preakness - There's some new kids in town
THE PREAKNESS STAKES Orb rolls into the Preakness as the only one capable of pulling off a Triple Crown feat. This race is usually the Derby champ’s to win. I like his connections, but am curious as to if the post position draw could be a detriment to his succeeding. Let’s take a look at the field: 1 – Orb(Even, Tr. Shug McGaughey; Jy. Joel Rosario. Sire: Malibu Moon; Broodmare Sire: Unbridled; Career: 8-5-0-1, $2,335,850) Orb comes into this race off of a 5-race winning streak. His performance in the Derby ...
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