Preakness Preview

It will probably be another muddy track down at Pimlico today for the running of the Preakness stakes. The field for the Preakness is always a lot thinner than the Derby and this year it seemed as though the race had almost been conceded to the Derby winner Justify.

But just days ago, Good Magic, the runner-up in the Derby, was entered, setting up a rematch of the Churchill Downs race. Good Magic looked to be in pretty good position against Justify at the top of the stretch in that race which actually gives him hope in this, the shortest of the Triple Crown races.

Also keep an eye on Quip, a new entrant who decided to pass up the Derby in order to focus on this race. The other five horses in the race are all long shots and should not be a factor in the race (famous last words).

I'll go with Good Magic providing the upset, with Justify a close second and Quip hanging on for third. For those looking for more excitement, boxing either of the two favorites with the rest of the field might actually be worth a flyer.