Irish jockey in focus - Kevin Sexton has his first ever ride at Worcester on Wednesday
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PIMLICO 18 May 2025
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Preakness Stakes (Grade 1) (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) Racecard
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- Distance: 1m 1f 110y
- Going: Fast
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Dirt
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (29%)
Having his first crack at a big race and holds leading claims.
11
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Chu Churchill Downs | 8.5f S | 3y | 8-6 b | 1/10 | Hypnus (¾L) | 13/10F | - | - |
| 6 Apr 25 | Sna Santa Anita | 6f Fs | 8-6 b1 | 1/7 | Train The Trainer (3¼L) | 11/10F | - | - |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts on this ground (100%)
Should not be far away; second in the Kentucky Derby 14 days ago.
211-11
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Chu Churchill Downs | 10f S | 3yG1 | 9-0 | 2/19 | Sovereignty (1½L) | 17/5F | - | 119 |
| 6 Apr 25 | Sna Santa Anita | 9f Fs | 3yG1 | 8-12 | 1/5 | Baeza (¾L) | EvensF | - | 121 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Sna Santa Anita | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2 | 8-12 | 1/5 | Barnes (1¾L) | 31/10 | - | 118 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Lal Los Alamitos | 8.5f Fs | 2yG2 | 8-8 | 1/5 | Getaway Car (3½L) | 14/5 | - | - |
This is competitive and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.
015d6-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Chu Churchill Downs | 10f S | 3yG1 | 9-0 b | 16/19 | Sovereignty (39L) | 125/10 | - | 45 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Cln Colonial Downs | 9f Fs | 3y | 8-11 b | 1/7 | Render Judgment (7¾L) | 74/10 | - | 114 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Fgr Fair Grounds | 9f Fs | 3yG2 | 8-10 b | 5/12 | Magnitude (13L) | 129/10 | - | 84 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-5 b | 7/9 | Speed King (6¾L) | 219/10 | - | 84 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Chu Churchill Downs | 8.5f Fs | 2y | 8-7 b | 4/11 | Monet's Magic (1½L) | 27/10 | - | - |
| 27 Oct 24 | Chu Churchill Downs | 8.5f Fs | 2y | 8-7 b1 | 2/11 | Render Judgment (½L) | 92/10 | - | - |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Nose second in Group 2 UAE Derby on the Dirt at Meyden; place claims.
1-1222
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 25 | Mey Meydan | 9.5f Fs | 3yG2 | 9-0 b | 2/9 | Admire Daytona (nse) | 3/1J | 99 | 111 |
| 21 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 9.5f Fs | 3yL | 8-9 | 2/15 | Galactic Star (hd) | 4/5F | 99 | 90 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 8f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-9 | 2/15 | Golden Vekoma (1½L) | 13/8F | 99 | 97 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 8f Fs | 3y | 9-5 | 1/11 | Royal Favour (2½L) | 8/13F | 89 | 97 |
| 6 Dec 24 | Mey Meydan | 8f Fs | 9-0 | 1/9 | Estmrar (4½L) | 15/8F | - | 90 | |
| 21 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-4 | 2/11 | End Of Romance (1½L) | 22/1 | - | 76 |
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Having his first crack at a big race and can't be considered.
1121-1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 25 | Lau Laurel Park | 9f Fs | 3y | 8-12 b | 1/10 | Just A Fair Shake (1½L) | 23/10F | - | - |
| 22 Mar 25 | Lau Laurel Park | 8.5f Fs | 3y | 8-6 b | 1/5 | Sacred Thunder (3½L) | 19/10 | - | - |
| 22 Feb 25 | Lau Laurel Park | 8f Fs | 3y | 8-6 b | 2/5 | Barbadian Runner (nse) | 21/10 | - | - |
| 12 Oct 24 | Del Delaware Park | 8f Fm | 2y | 8-6 b1 | 6/8 | Whizbang (8½L) | 12/5F | - | - |
Likely to be in contention; not beaten far five weeks ago.
3211
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 25 | Kee Keeneland | 9f Fs | 3yG1 | 8-11 | 3/7 | Burnham Square (¾L) | 31/10 | - | 115 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2 | 8-9 | 2/6 | Sovereignty (nk) | 21/10 | - | 112 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 8f Fs | 3yCl | 8-8 | 1/8 | Souper Times (6½L) | 7/10F | - | - |
Should not be far away; successful three times in his last seven starts.
7132-1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Chu Churchill Downs | 10f S | 3yG1 | 9-0 | 7/19 | Sovereignty (12½L) | 23/4 | - | 97 |
| 29 Mar 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 9f Fs | 3yG1 | 8-9 | 1/9 | Publisher (2½L) | 37/10 | - | 116 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2 | 8-7 | 3/13 | Coal Battle (1¾L) | 5/2F | - | 99 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-7 | 2/9 | Speed King (1L) | 32/5 | - | 98 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8f Fs | 2yCl | 8-5 | 1/9 | Big Boat (1¾L) | 8/5F | - | - |
| 27 Oct 24 | Chu Churchill Downs | 8.5f Fs | 2yG3 | 8-10 | 3/9 | Sovereignty (5¼L) | 56/10 | - | - |
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Ought to be competitive; has won two of his three career runs.
11-2
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8f Fs | 3y | 8-7 | 1/6 | Gaming (4L) | 6/5 | - | 116 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3y | 8-12 | 1/10 | Shepherd (3¼L) | 2/1F | - | - |
| 21 Apr 24 | Kee Keeneland | 4.5f Fs | 2y | 8-7 | 2/8 | Dreamaway (hd) | 77/20 | - | - |
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (31%)
Despite that Keeneland success, may have to settle for supporting role at best.
11-2
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Kee Keeneland | 8.5f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-11 | 1/7 | Bracket Buster (2L) | 43/10 | - | 106 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 8f Fs | 3y | 8-6 | 1/9 | Pitkin (1½L) | 19/10 | - | - |
| 14 Dec 24 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 6f Fs | 2y | 8-6 | 2/7 | Ain't No Disco (1¾L) | 5/2 | - | - |
Verdict
GOAL ORIENTED looks the one. He may be capable of extending his winning run further and remain unbeaten. Clever Again and Sandman dangers.
Betting Forecast:
Evs Journalism,
6/1 Sandman,
13/2 River Thames,
7/1 Clever Again,
8/1 Goal Oriented,
16/1 Gosger,
20/1 American Promise,
Heart Of Honor,
50/1 Pay Billy
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