Horse

Early Voting

Jockey

Jose L. Ortiz

Trainer

Chad C. Brown

Morning Line

7-2

Owner

Klaravich Stables, Inc.

Skinny

So how about the family tree on this one. Dad Gun Runner was Horse of the Year in 2017 and mom Amour d’Ete never raced but sold as a yearling for $1.750 million. This guy passed on the Kentucky Derby to get ready for this race. Trainer Chad Brown won the 2017 Preakness with Cloud Computing.

Horse

Epicenter

Jockey

Joel Rosario

Trainer

Steven M. Asmussen

Morning Line

6-5

Owner

Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC

Skinny

The first reported earthquake to have its epicenter in Maryland occurred in 1758, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. So maybe after 260-some years its time. Epicenter was second in the Kentucky Derby and trainer Steve Asmussen has won the Preakness twice.

Horse

Creative Minister

Jockey

Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.

Trainer

Kenneth G. McPeek

Morning Line

10-1

Owner

Fern Circle Stables and Back Racing, LLC

Horse

Secret Oath

Jockey

Luis Saez

Trainer

D. Wayne Lukas

Morning Line

9-2

Owner

Briland Farm

Skinny

Only six females to win the Preakness, but 86-year-old Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas believes he has the seventh in this Kentucky Oaks winner. She ran against the boys earlier this year and finished a respectable third in the Arkansas Derby. Lukas has saddled 45 Preakness starters and has won six.

Horse

Skippylongstocking

Jockey

Junior Alvarado

Trainer

Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.

Morning Line

20-1

Owner

Daniel Alonso

Skinny

You’ve heard of the kid’s book Pippi Longstocking, about the red-haired, super-strong little girl who could lift her horse with one hand? Well, this is Skippy. No relation to Pippi. Skippy’s mom is Twinkling. You like sunstones, rainbows, and pink ponies? Well, this is your Preakness horse.

Horse

Simplification

Jockey

John R. Velazquez

Trainer

Antonio Sano

Morning Line

6-1

Owner

Bobo, Tami and De Meric, Tristan

Skinny

Trainer Sano was kidnapped not once, but twice, in his native Venezuela due to his high-profile racing stable. After being held for more than 30 days the second time, he said, “no more,” and moved his family to Florida. He has since become a leading trainer. Simplification, fourth in the Derby after a troubled trip, is Sano’s second Preakness starter. He gets a new jockey in John Velazquez.

Horse

Armagnac

Jockey

Irad Ortiz, Jr.

Trainer

Tim Yakteen

Morning Line

12-1

Owner

SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Robert E. Masterson, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Jay A. Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital LLC, Donovan, Catherine, Golconda Stable, Siena Farm LLC

Horse

Happy Jack

Jockey

Tyler Gaffalione

Trainer

Doug F. O'Neill

Morning Line

30-1

Owner

Calumet Farm

Horse

Fenwick

Jockey

Florent Geroux

Trainer

Kevin McKathan

Morning Line

50-1

Owner

Villa Rosa Farm and Harlo Stable

Skinny

Interesting story. This is the first horse trained in more than 30 years by McKathan, who has developed several champions including Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. And this is one of only a handful of horses owned by Jeremiah Rudan, who named Fenwick after his late mother.

Horse

Interstatedaydream

Jockey

Florent Geroux

Trainer

Brad H. Cox

Morning Line

6-1

Owner

Flurry Racing Stables LLC

Skinny

Probably be a favorite among Stone Temple Pilot fans. She’s the real deal. Finished third in Ashland (G1) and second last year in Adirondack (G2). Trainer one of the hottest in the country the past couple years.

Horse

Adare Manor

Jockey

John R. Velazquez

Trainer

Sean McCarthy

Morning Line

5-2

Owner

Michael Lund Petersen

Skinny

Adare Manor is a lavish 5-star resort in Limerick. Adare Manor the filly is coming into the race off a game effort and second-place finish in the Santa Anita Oaks (G1). Jockey is a Hall of Famer.

Horse

Radio Days

Jockey

Joel Rosario

Trainer

Claude R. McGaughey III

Morning Line

12-1

Owner

Joseph Allen LLC

Skinny

Very consistent filly for popular Hall of Fame trainer. Comes off a second-place finish in the Beaumont (G3) at Keeneland last time out and was second earlier in the winter in Forward Gal (G3) at Gulfstream.

Horse

Divine Huntress

Jockey

Flavien Prat

Trainer

H. Graham Motion

Morning Line

15-1

Owner

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Long Valley Stables, LLC

Skinny

This will be the fifth track she’s run at in six career starts. Could improve here off her last two starts.

Horse

Favor

Jockey

Tyler Gaffalione

Trainer

Todd A. Pletcher

Morning Line

8-1

Owner

Stonestreet Stables LLC

Skinny

Put together two consecutive wins at Gulfstream this winter before a third-place finish last time out in the Fair Ground Oaks (2). This filly fetched $500,000 as a yearling.

Horse

Morning Matcha

Jockey

Frankie Pennington

Trainer

Robert E. Reid, Jr.

Morning Line

20-1

Owner

LC Racing, Cash is King LLC and Barber, Gary

Skinny

Three time winner from 10 races. She’s earned $331,140. Not bad for a horse who sold for $18,000 as a yearling. Based at Parx Racing.

Horse

Miss Yearwood

Jockey

Julien R. Leparoux

Trainer

Ian R. Wilkes

Morning Line

20-1

Owner

Long, Margaret and Long, Keith

Skinny

Won her first race last time out in her fourth try. Has improved with added distance. If you’re a fan of country music and Trisha Yearwood, this is your filly.

Horse

Distinctlypossible

Jockey

Irad Ortiz, Jr.

Trainer

Chad C. Brown

Morning Line

6-1

Owner

Bradley Thoroughbreds, Finder, Gary, Belmar Racing and Breeding, LLC, Cambron Equine, LLC and Team Hanley

Skinny

Dad was a two-time Horse of the Year. This filly just broke her maiden last time out, but she finished second in the Darley Alcibiades as a 2-year-old. Only a question of time before trainer adds this race to his impressive resume.

Horse

Midnight Stroll

Jockey

Javier Castellano

Trainer

John P. Terranova II

Morning Line

15-1

Owner

Gatsas Stables, R. A. Hill Stable and Schoenfeld, Steven

Skinny

Comes into the race off two consecutive victories at Tampa Bay Downs this winter. She’s a $225,000 purchase in 2020.

Horse

Candy Light

Jockey

Charlie Marquez

Trainer

H. Graham Motion

Morning Line

20-1

Owner

Fortune Racing LLC

Skinny

Finished second behind Luna Belle last time out. Won her first race in her fourth start. Local Maryland rider Charlie Marquez gets the mount.

Horse

Luna Belle

Jockey

Denis Araujo

Trainer

Hamilton A. Smith

Morning Line

9-1

Owner

Greene, Deborah S. and Smith, Hamilton A.

Skinny

Luna Belle is the local favorite. She’s a Maryland-bred who’s won five consecutive stakes in the state and she’s trained by the popular Hamilton Smith. Lots of people pulling for her.

Horse

Beguine

Jockey

Jose L. Ortiz

Trainer

Daniel C. Peitz

Morning Line

12-1

Owner

Charles T. Matses

Skinny

Beguine is a dance. Begin The Beguine is a song by Julio Iglesias. This Beguine hasn’t run a bad race in her short career and comes off a strong second-place finish in the Fantasy (G3) down in Arkansas. This will be jockey’s first time on the filly.

Horse

Missy Greer

Jockey

Luis Saez

Trainer

Danny Gargan

Morning Line

20-1

Owner

West Paces Racing LLC, Flying P Stable, Callahan, Peter J. and Flying Partners

Skinny

Took her four starts to break her maiden, winning last time out at Gulfstream Park in March. Dad won the Kentucky Derby (G1) in 2016. She has the right to improve based on bloodlines and the fact she sold for $200,000 as a yearling.