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2015 Preakness Contenders

A field of 8 was entered on Wednesday for the 140th Preakness Stakes to be run on Saturday May 16 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. The draw was held in the newly rennovated Sports Palace on the third floor of the clubhouse this year. Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah drew post 1 and was set as the 4-5 morning line favorite for the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown. Dortmund, his stablemate and the third place finisher in the Derby, drew post 2 and was set as second choice at 7-2. Firing Line, who finished second in the Derby, drew post 8 and is the third choice at 4-1.

Trainer Bob Baffert was not too happy about drawing posts 1 and 2 for his horses, and said, "I can't believe I drew the 1-2 of all draws. I'm just glad I didn't draw that for the Derby. Sometimes you have got to give a little. It's a short field, eight horses. He still has to break well. If he's the best horse, we'll find out." When asked if it was easier because of the small field he said, "I don't like the inside. I never like the one-hole. Sometimes they don't break as well. He's drawn the one-hole before at Santa Anita. When I was watching the draw and all these numbers were coming up, I go, ‘This is not looking good.' It's the luck of draw. We're there. I don't love it, but they'll be easy to watch."

After drawing post 8, Firing Line's trainer Simon Callaghan said, "We're happy with that. We've got options from out there. It's perfect. We're happy. I guess [the rail post position] makes it a little tougher for [American Pharoah], but we're certainly happy with our post position."

Be sure to click the link on each horse's name to view full info, stats, and a photo.

Triple Crown quick links:

• Free Past Performances - for the Preakness from BRISnet.com.
• American Pharoah wins the Kentucky Derby - American Pharoah took over in the stretch to win the Kentucky Oaks on Friday at Churchill Downs by a length over Firing Line and Dortmund. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
• Preakness Weather Forecasts - up to 15 days in advance
• Preakness Entry Rules - the field is limited to 14 starters, here is how they determine the order of preference if more than that enter.
• Fillies in the Preakness Stakes - a look at the 53 fillies who have run in the Preakness and how they did. So far there have been 5 wins, 5 seconds, and 8 thirds.
• Preakness Infield - After the massive tightening of the rules which resulted in a huge drop in attendance in 2009, things have relaxed slightly and you can buy a special "all you can drink beer" Mug Club ticket.
• Preakness Stakes Tickets - on eBay, always lots for sale here.
• Preakness official site - lots of news here
• Preakness 101 - lots of basic information on the history of the race, handicapping the Preakness, or travelling there in person.
• Preakness Traditions - Black-eyed Susans to the winner, the Woodlawn Vase trophy, the Alibi Breakfast, painting the weather vane, and more.
• Preakness Winners - with breeding, connections, time, odds, etc.
• Baltimore Sun Preakness Section - lots of articles and photos
• Blood Horse Triple Crown Mania
• DRF Preakness Special - lots of good info like past winners preps and past performances.
• Triple Crown Trivia Quiz - test your knowledge of the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont and compete with others.
• Triple Crown Index - the master list with even more info
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