2019 Preakness Stakes post positions announced

By Mia ZanzucchiMay 15, 2019, 5:25 PM EDT

The 144th Preakness Stakes is wide open without Kentucky Derby winner Country House or Maximum Security, who crossed the line first but was then disqualified for interference.

The May 18 race is set to run 13 horses with early favorite Improbable, a horse with the same trainer, jockey and owner as 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify, leading the field. Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith joined the Improbable team after riding 30-1 Cutting Humor to 10th in the Derby.

Four horses ran in the Kentucky Derby: Improbable (4th), War of Will (7th), Win Win Win (9th) and Bodexpress (13th).

What to know about the 2019 Preakness Stakes

Below are the post positions for the 2019 Preakness Stakes, including current odds as of May 15.

1. War of Will (4-1)
Trainer: Mark Casse
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

2. Bourbon War (12-1)
Trainer: Mark Hennig
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

3. Warriors Charge (12-1)
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Javier Castellano

4. Improbable (5-2)
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey: Mike Smith

5. Owendale (10-1)
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Florent Geroux

6. Market King (30-1)
Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
Jockey: Jon Court

7. Alwaysmining (8-1)
Trainer: Kelly Rubley
Jockey: Daniel Centeno

8. Signalman (30-1)
Trainer: Ken McPeek
Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.

9. Bodexpress (20-1)
Trainer: Gustavo Delgado
Jockey: John Velazquez

10. Everfast (50-1)
Trainer: Dale Romans
Jockey: Joel Rosario

11. Laughing Fox (20-1)
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.

12. Anothertwistafate (6-1)
Trainer: Blaine Wright
Jockey: Jose Ortiz

13. Win Win Win (15-1)
Trainer: Michael Trombetta
Jockey: Julian Pimentel

Watch the 2019 Preakness Stakes only on NBC and NBCSN. Coverage on NBCSN begins Friday, May 17 at 3 p.m. ET with the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and continues on Saturday May 18 at 2 p.m. before moving to NBC at 5 p.m. Post time is set for approximately 6:50 p.m. See the full broadcast schedule here.

Arabian Knight off Kentucky Derby trail; will return later

Associated PressMar 13, 2023, 12:09 PM EDT

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Arabian Knight is off the Kentucky Derby trail.

Wagering has been suspended on the 3-year-old colt for the Derby’s future wager after owner Amr Zedan announced the decision. Arabian Knight was the second choice on the morning line behind favorite Forte for the May 6 race.

“Trainer Tim Yakteen wasn’t happy with his last work & we feel it’s in Arabian Knight’s best interest not to rush & allow him more time to develop,” Zedan tweeted. “We know he’s a superior talent & our plan is to point him toward a summer and fall campaign.”

Purchased for $2.3 million as a 2-year-old, Arabian Knight won his debut by 7 1/4 lengths at Keeneland last November. He made his 3-year-old debut in the Southwest at Oaklawn in January and won by 5 1/2 lengths.

Arabian Knight had his third workout at Santa Anita.

Tapit Trice wins Tampa Bay Derby, earns Kentucky Derby points

Associated PressMar 12, 2023, 11:28 AM EDT

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TAMPA, Fla. — Tapit Trice rallied from last to win the $360,000 Tampa Bay Derby by two lengths and earn qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby.

Ridden by Luis Saez, Tapit Trice ran 1 1/16 miles 1:43.37. The 1-2 favorite in the field of 12 paid $3 to win. The 3-year-old colt earned 50 qualifying points, which places him in the 20-horse field for the Kentucky Derby on May 6.

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher extended his record for most wins in the Grade 3 race to six. He already has the early Kentucky Derby favorite in Forte, who won the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream last weekend.

Classic Car Wash was second and Classic Legacy was another 1 1/4 lengths back in third.

Tapit Trice was making his stakes debut after winning two of three starts.

“Once he got clear down the lane, he really extended himself,” Pletcher said. ”I loved the way he finished up. He relished the two turns, and the longer he goes, the better he’ll get.”