It’s time for the “riders up” call once again as the road to the Triple Crown continues in horse racing at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. A test that becomes a little more challenging, but also slightly shorter. The Kentucky Derby begins at 1.25 miles, the Preakness Stakes decreases by a half furlong (10 to 9.5), approximately 1.18 miles.
It’s the second leg of the Triple Crown as one contender seeks a chase for this ultimate prize in horse racing, Mystik Dan. After one of the unbelievable finishes in horse racing history at Churchill Downs two weeks ago, he hits the track Saturday seeking to win this second race and be in the discussion of the greats in horse racing history.