The 2020 calendar of Triple Crown races got messed up big-time by the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing new late dates upon the classic circuit of American horseracing. Just a couple of weeks ago we witnessed Authentic winning the Kentucky Derby before empty grandstands, and now, we’re gearing up for the Preakness Stakes, set for upcoming October 3rd, 2020.
But Authentic isn’t the only horse with a clear choice for Preakness: five additional horses are nearly & fully signed-up for the event, while four others fall into the “maybe” category.
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New Rumors – The Probables
Trainer Bret Calhoun expressed recently his full support for Mr Big News to enter the race, and all signs point to certain participation (Mr Big News made it to third place at the latest Kentucky Derby), meanwhile, Pneumatic, Thousand Words, Art Collector and new-comer Happy Saver are all likely to also snatch a post position. Happy Saver emerged probably after winning the Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park some days ago; Thousand Word and Art Collector simply can’t let this opportunity pass them by, as they failed to make it to Churchill Downs last time.
Maybe Horses
Tiz the Law’s ownership seems to be taking a more cautious approach to the race: according to statements made to the New York Racing Association recently, the decision on whether Tiz the Last will make it to Preakness or not, fully depends on the outcome of a “work weekend.” Ny Traffic, Dr Post and Mystic Guide haven’t made up their minds yet either.
King Guillermo is expected to miss out entirely.
Preakness Stakes – Latest Probables & Possibles
| Horse | Status |
| Art Collector | Probable |
| Authentic | Probable |
| Mr Big News | Probable |
| Thousand Words | Probable |
| Pneumatic | Probable |
| Happy Saver | Possible |
| Tiz the Law | Possible |
| Ny Traffic | Possible |
| Dr Post | Possible |
| Mystic Guide | Possible |
*Entries are subject to change.
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