The limited capacity of 10,000 fans expected today is far less than the crowd of 100,000 that usually packs the grandstand and infield, and is a fraction of the 50,000 who saw Medina Spirit win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs two weeks ago.
Because of the presence of the Derby winner with a Triple Crown still possible when the starting gates open, the Preakness is usually the safest bet on the sport’s calendar.
Aside from the circus surrounding Medina Spirt and Baffert — who is not in Baltimore and has left assistant Jimmy Barnes in charge — there is plenty of optimism about 10 horses running in front of fans again at the Preakness.
But the energy level leading up to the race, during the race, wow, it was so welcome.
I’m always on the road, and if Bob’s there sometimes, great.
Aside from the out-of-order 2020 Triple Crown, Baffert-trained Derby winners are undefeated in the Preakness.
It seems like the horses that run well in the Derby really show up here.
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