May 19th, 2012 − Pimlico Race Course

Preakness Stakes 2012

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PP Horse / Sire Track Odds Watchmaker Odds Best Beyer Owner, Trainer, and Jockey Derby Finish/Beyer Jay Privman and Mike Watchmaker Comments
1 Tiger Walk
by Tale of the Cat 		30-1 30-1 90 Sagamore Farm
I. Correas/R. Dominguez		 -- Jay Privman: Lone wins were against softer at Laurel. Decent effort in Wood, but top two flopped in Derby.
Mike Watchmaker: Thought the first three in the Wood ran much better than him; out of his element in this spot.
 
2 Teeth of the Dog
by Bluegrass Cat		 15-1 15-1 93 Jose Singer
M. Matz/J. Bravo		 -- JP: Lightly raced, plenty of upside, but doubt he's there just yet. Wood form not flattered in Derby.
MW: His third in the Wood was okay. He fit better in the Peter Pan, but maybe for a tiny slice.
 
3 Pretension
by Bluegrass Cat		 30-1 30-1 83 Kidwells Petite Stable
C. Grove/J. Santiago		 -- JP: Has benefit of a win over the track, but was soundly beaten two prior times in graded stakes.
MW:His last was his best yet, but he is still about 15 lengths behind the best here; pass.
 
4 Zetterholm
by Silver Train		 20-1 30-1 85 Winter Park Partner
R. Dutrow, Jr./J. Alvarado		 -- JP: Facing far better than he has in recent starts, but in good form, having won his last three.
MW: His win streak was fashioned in the friendly confines of state bred competition; in too deep.
 
5 Went The Day Well
by Proud Citizen		 6-1 6-1 97 Team Valor Intl. & M. Ford
H.G. Motion/J. Velazquez		 4th
97		 JP: Just keeps getting better and better. Ran on courageously despite dreadful early trip in Derby.
MW: Derby was his best performance so far, and note that it was his first start with blinkers on.
 
6 Creative Cause
by Giant's Causeway		 6-1 6-1 102 Heinz Steinman
M. Harrington/J. Rosario		 5th
97		 JP: Ran deceptively good race in Derby. Made big move on far turn while very wide, flattened out.
MW: Note his wide, far turn move came before the pace really slowed down; logical for a piece.
 
7 Bodemeister
by Empire Maker		 8-5 9-5 108 Zayat Stables & M. Moreno
B. Baffert/M. Smith		 2nd
99		 JP: Turned in a remarkable effort in the Derby, setting blistering fractions and just failing to last.
MW: He'll have an easier lead here. The big question is if two weeks is enough after that effort.
 
8 Daddy Nose Best
by Scat Daddy		 12-1 15-1 100 Cathy and Bob Zollars
S. Asmussen/J. Leparoux		 10th
84		 JP: Several horses had excuses in Derby, but I didn't see one for him. Did not run like he trained.
MW: Had very minor early trouble and made a brief move on far turn, but Jay's right, no excuses.
 
9 I'll Have Another
by Flower Alley		 5-2 2-1 101 J. Paul Reddam
D. O'Neill/M. Gutierrez		 1st
101		 JP: Keeps winning, keeps being underestimated. Derby winner is perfect in three starts this year.
MW: Should get another good trip as Bodemeister's primary early pursuer; will take some beating.
 
10 Optimizer
by English Channel		 30-1 30-1 92 Cathy and Bob Zollars
D. Lukas/C. Nakatani		 11th
83		 JP: Definition of insanity is doing same thing over and over, expecting new result. Put him on turf.
MW: But Jay, the Hill Prince Stakes isn't on a big enough stage, or on network tv, so here he is.
 
11 Cozzetti
by Cozzene		 30-1 30-1 92 Albaugh Family Stables
D. Romansn/J. Lezcano		 -- JP: Probably hoping for off track, since lone win was in Churchill slop. Well back of Bode in Ark.
MW: Is subtly improving, but this is no time for subtle. He needs a big breakthrough to contend.