 Newsletter Signup
Stay informed with the
NEW Casino City Times newsletter! |
Gaming News
War Emblem Number Two for Preakness Stakes16 May 2002BALTIMORE, Maryland – As reported by the Associated Press: "War Emblem's victory in the Kentucky Derby was not enough to earn him the favourite's role for the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. "War Emblem, trained by Bob Baffert, was installed as the 3-1 second choice in the morning line by Pimlico oddsmaker Frank Carulli. He made Medaglia d'Oro the 5-2 favourite in a field of 13 3-year-olds entered Wednesday night for the 1 3-16th-mile Preakness. "Medaglia d'Oro, who gets a new rider in Jerry Bailey, was fourth in the Derby but was bumped at the start. Laffit Pincay Jr. was aboard the colt in the Derby. "…War Emblem, the first wire-to-wire Derby winner since Winning Colors in 1988, will leave from the No. 8 post. Baffert chose the gate with the first choice in the post position draw for the $1-million race. "…Harlan's Holiday, seventh as the beaten Derby favourite, was the third choice at 9-2, followed by Derby runner-up Proud Citizen at 6-1. The four Derby horses in the field were the top four betting choices. "…If all 13 start, the winner earns $650,000, with $200,000 for second, $100,000 for third and $50,000 for fourth…" |