Rick Lee’s Preakness Stakes selections and analysis

May 18, 2024 at 2:30 a.m.

by Rick Lee

Rick Lee's Preakness Stakes analysis

PP HORSE;JOCKEY;TRAINER;ODDS;COMMENTS

9 Imagination;Dettori;Baffert;6-1

COMMENTS Raced too close to a fast and recent stake winner (Tapalo) when beaten a neck at even-money in the Santa Anita Derby, and he likely rebounds with an expected slower pace.

3 Catching Freedom;Prat;Cox;6-1

COMMENTS Made a determined rally when beaten less than two lengths in the Kentucky Derby, and the Louisiana Derby winner possesses a consistent late punch.

5 Mystik Dan;Hernandez;McPeek;5-2

COMMENTS Proved his fast win in the Southwest was no fluke when winning the Kentucky Derby by a desperate nose, but he has consistently failed to put big races in succession.

8 Tuscan Gold;Gaffalione;Brown;8-1

COMMENTS Finished a close third behind Catching Freedom in the Louisiana Derby, and he is a lightly-raced and improving colt in the best of hands.

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