Tough day at the windows. Keyed Highland Chief in the turf stakes only to watch Jose Ruiz keep him on the inside where no one wanted to be. Also had a sizeable exacta box with the Derby winner and Catching Freedom.

For me the winner was a real head scratcher. Then I went back at the Preakness archives and here are some more "where did that come from?" over the past 20 years.

Tale of Verve, Bravazo, Everfast, Cherry Wine, Ride on Curlin, Shackleford, First Dude, Macho Again, Scrappy T.

As does a middle child, this middle jewel has its own unique personality. Something perhaps to consider in 3 weeks.


Good Luck,
Joe B.