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First Mission has been scratched from the Preakness Stakes due to a left hind issue that could not be fully identified by the veterinary team. The welfare of the horse is the utmost concern for Godolphin, and they will take necessary steps to get him back on track. This comes after multiple horses were scratched from the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, and two horse deaths led to the suspension of a horse trainer.
First Mission, the 5-2 second choice on the morning line for Saturday's Preakness Stakes, will be scratched from the middle jewel of the Triple Crown due to a left hind issue. The owner/breeder Godolphin confirmed the news and stated that the horse will receive further evaluation in Kentucky at Rood and Riddle hospital with Dr. Larry Bramlage. Seven horses now remain in the entry box for the 2021 Preakness, including Kentucky Derby winner Mage.
Trainer Brad Cox is not concerned about the projected pace for Preakness 2023 and believes that his horse, First Mission, has a good chance to win despite being lightly raced. Cox is not worried about the post position and is more concerned about how the horse comes out of the gate. With only eight starters in the race, Cox opted not to bring back his Derby horses and instead focused on doing what's best for the horse's career. First Mission was made the 5-2 morning-line second choice behind Mage at 8-5.
The Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, will feature a field of eight 3-year-olds, with only one horse from the Kentucky Derby returning. Mage, the Kentucky Derby winner, is the favorite to win and keep his Triple Crown hopes alive. Trainer Bob Baffert will try to win the Preakness for a record eighth time with National Treasure. Brad Cox's First Mission and Chad Brown's Blazing Sevens are also win contenders, while Perform is an interesting live long shot at 15-1 odds.
Trainer Brad Cox has four horses running in the 2023 Kentucky Derby, with Angel of Empire and Tapit Trice as co-favorites. SportsLine horse racing expert Gene Menez is fading Tapit Trice and is high on Two Phil's, who has hit the board in four straight races. Menez has constructed his bets and is sharing his top picks, including a horse who's "getting better at the right time" and a massive double-digit longshot who "always passes horses late." Check out the latest 2023 Kentucky Derby odds and Menez's picks at SportsLine.
Experts Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert give their picks for the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby, with Todd Pletcher's Forte as the favorite. The field includes 19 horses after several scratches, with some horses facing post positions that don't match their program numbers. The race will be held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with coverage beginning at noon Eastern time on NBC.
The 149th Kentucky Derby will feature 19 horses, with Forte as the favorite at 3-1 odds. However, expert handicapper Gene Menez is fading Forte due to concerns about his speed holding up over a longer race. Menez is instead backing Two Phil's, a 12-1 longshot who already has a Graded Stakes victory at Churchill Downs. Menez is also high on a double-digit longshot who "always passes horses late." He has constructed his wagers accordingly and is sharing his picks exclusively at SportsLine.
Trainer Brad Cox has four horses in the 2023 Kentucky Derby field, with Angel of Empire as the favorite at 8-1 odds. Bob Weir, a Beyer Speed Figure maker and horse racing insider, has handicapped the field and is high on Verifying, a 15-1 longshot trained by Cox. Weir is down on the chances of Tapit Trice, one of the top favorites at 5-1. Weir's top pick is a double-digit horse who "could end up with a perfect stalking trip." He also is high on a big double-digit longshot who's "capable of getting the dream trip." Weir is sharing his picks and betting strategy exclusively at SportsLine.
The 2023 Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday at Churchill Downs, with Brad Cox and Todd Pletcher among the trainers vying for a win. SportsLine's horse racing expert Jody Demling, who has a history of successful predictions, is sharing his picks and predictions for the race. Demling is fading race favorite Forte and instead backing longshot Derma Sotogake, who he believes could become Japan's first Kentucky Derby winner. Demling is also high on another big longshot who he says has looked outstanding in training.
The post positions for the 149th Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks have been drawn, with Forte being the favorite for the Derby and Wet Paint for the Oaks. Brad Cox has four horses in the Derby and three in the Oaks, with Hit Show placed in the pole-sitter spot for the Derby and Angel of Empire coming in with the third best odds in the field. Todd Pletcher's Florida Derby winner, Forte, has the best odds in the Derby field and is posted at No. 15 in the starting gate.
Forte, the champion 2-year-old colt and 'TDN Rising Star', drew post 15 and is the 3-1 morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Todd Pletcher will also saddle Tapit Trice and Kingsbarns. Trainer Brad Cox will have four chances for a second Derby victory including Angel of Empire, Verifying, Jace's Road, and Hit Show. Practical Move, listed at 10-1, will exit from post 10. The 1 1/4-mile Classic for 3-year-olds will go as the 12th race on Saturday's 14-race Derby Day program with a 6:57 p.m. post time.