Seize The Grey emerged victorious in a thrilling finish, edging out his competitors to claim the prestigious title. Trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by jockey John Velazquez, Seize The Grey displayed impressive speed and stamina throughout the race, solidifying his status as a top contender in the world of horse racing.
The victory marked Baffert's record-breaking eighth win at the Preakness Stakes, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest trainers in history. Velazquez's skillful ride also played a crucial role in Seize The Grey's success, showcasing his expertise and finesse on the racetrack.
Mystik Dan finished second in the field of eight horses running in the $2 million, 1 3/16-mile race. After falling short of going back to back following his win by a nose in the Kentucky Derby, it would be a surprise if he runs in the Belmont Stakes on June 8 at Saratoga Race Course.
Seize the Grey was a surprise Preakness winner facing tougher competition than in the Pat Day Mile on May 4. Though given the Lukas connection, it should never be a surprise when one of his horses is covered in a blanket of Black-Eyed Susan flowers.
Muth’s absence made Mystik Dan the 2-1 favorite, but he and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. could not replicate their perfect Derby trip to win that race’s first three-way photo finish since 1947. Instead, Jaime Torres rode Seize the Grey to a win in his first Triple Crown race of any kind, just two years after starting to ride.
"I have no words," said Torres, a native of Puerto Rico who did not begin racing until seeing it on TV in late 2019. “I’m very excited, very excited and very thankful to all the people that have been behind me, helping me.”
Pimlico Race Course as it stands before demolition begins on the historic but deteriorating track, which will still hold the 150th running of it next year mid-construction.
That process is already well underway at Belmont Park, which is why the final leg of the Triple Crown is happening at Saratoga for the first time and is being shortened to 1 1/4 miles because of the shape of the course. Kentucky Derby second-place finisher Sierra Leone, a half step from winning, is expected to headline that field.
Read more
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck 'Did Not Celebrate Mother's Day Together', Breakup rumors Nuggets 70-115 Timberwolves Game 7Sarah H
Also on site :