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| Author: | Munas23 [ Fri Jun 27, 2025 10:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Preakness Stakes - Race Preview |
Preakness Stakes - Race Preview Season 17 | Group 1 | 9.5f | 3YO | Dirt | £370,000 Race Overview The Preakness Stakes is the second jewel in the Triple Crown series, attracting the best 3-year-olds over 9.5 furlongs on the dirt at Baltimore. This season's renewal features a competitive field of 10 runners, with the Kentucky Derby winner leading the charge for Triple Crown glory. The Main Contenders CLASSIC ACTION - TOP RATED Trainer: Jim Murray | Rating: 115 | Silks: Black/Red • Form Analysis: Kentucky Derby winner seeking the second leg of the Triple Crown • Key Point: Trainer notes "Chance if he front runs again" • Verdict: Class of the field with Triple Crown momentum FASTSLAHD Trainer: Jaei Bermenstein | Rating: 111 | Silks: Red/Yellow • Form Analysis: Consistent Group 1 performer with tactical speed • Recent Performance: Showed good early pace and staying power • Verdict: Main danger to the favorite with proven class DELTA BLUES Trainer: Paul Parsons | Rating: 107 | Silks: Black/Yellow • Form Analysis: Prominent early runner with good closing ability • Recent Form: Showed solid form on dirt surfaces • Verdict: Each-way claims with strong trainer record SMOOTH OPERATOR Trainer: Paul Parsons | Rating: 106 | Silks: Black/Yellow • Form Analysis: Started slowly but showed strong closing kick • Trainer's Comment: "Pulling hard and soon prominent, close up half way" • Verdict: Improving type with each-way appeal EMPRESS OF VERSAI Trainer: Paul Rhodes | Rating: 103 | Silks: Green/White • Form Analysis: Held up toward rear but showed some late promise • Recent Form: Restrained towards rear, behind half way • Verdict: Needs significant improvement YABBORRAH Trainer: Paul Rhodes | Rating: 100 | Silks: Green/White • Form Analysis: Well away but taken back to rear • Recent Performance: Restrained early, prominent half way, stayed on • Verdict: Outsider with place claims at best The Long Shots ROWE GLANTON (Derek Hinton | 98) - Slowly away, soon recovered and restrained behind half way, badly outpaced LOUIS OVERSTREET (Padraig Hogan | 96) - Settled towards rear, rear half way, never competitive FED DE GREAT (Jaei Bermenstein | 92) - Well away, taken back to rear, not pace of winner FORERUNNER (AJ Munas | 90) - Restrained early, prominent half way, led near finish, stayed on well |
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| Author: | Munas23 [ Fri Jun 27, 2025 10:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Preakness Stakes - Race Preview |
Key Trends & Insights Pace Scenario • Current pace: Moderate to Fast • Several front runners likely to ensure good early gallop • Classic Action expected to be prominent early Recent Form • Most runners have Group 1 experience • Classic Action comes off Kentucky Derby victory • Paul Parsons has strong representation with multiple runners Trainer Confidence • Jim Murray (Classic Action) optimistic about Triple Crown bid • Paul Parsons has three runners showing stable confidence • Several trainers looking for bounce-back performances Betting Verdict WIN BET: CLASSIC ACTION Kentucky Derby winner with the class and stamina for the distance. Triple Crown momentum and front-running style should prove effective over this trip. EACH-WAY VALUE: FASTSLAHD Consistent Group 1 performer with tactical speed. High rating of 111 suggests she can get competitive, and trainer Jaei Bermenstein has good record. OUTSIDER: SMOOTH OPERATOR Paul Parsons runner who showed good closing kick in recent starts. Improving type who could outrun odds at bigger price. Final Thoughts This looks a straightforward renewal with CLASSIC ACTION holding all the aces as the Kentucky Derby winner. The class gap appears significant, though FASTSLAHD has the credentials to make it interesting. DELTA BLUES and SMOOTH OPERATOR offer the best of the rest. The race should be run at a strong pace with Classic Action likely to dictate from the front. Any who get too far back may struggle to make up the ground on a horse of his caliber. Good luck with your selections! |
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| Author: | Githyanki [ Mon Jun 30, 2025 10:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Preakness Stakes - Race Preview |
Nice. |
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