Month: May 2023

The Haiku Handicapper Presented By FanDuel Racing: 2023 Preakness Stakes

Time to analyze the 2023 Preakness Stakes field, in post position order, in the form of Haiku; a Japanese poem of 17 syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five.

To read previous editions of The Haiku Handicapper, click here.

#1 – National Treasure
He never stood out
In SoCal's depleted ranks
Somehow still live here

#2 – Chase the Chaos
Auto-qualified
And hasn't run a step since
Enjoy the crabcakes

#3 – Mage
The Derby winner
Ran off all of his rivals
Rightly heavy chalk

#4 – Coffeewithchris
A Laurel local
Hasn't thrived with more distance
Shouldn't be a threat

#5 – Red Route One
Does all his running
Once the quarter pole goes by
If there's room, watch out

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#6 – Perform
Survived a slugfest
To earn his spot in the gate
Could tough out a check

#7 – Blazing Sevens
Skipped Derby – good call
Searching for last year's lost form
Low exotic play

#8 – First Mission
SCRATCHED

Prediction
Heart-stopping photo
Red Route One gets up in time
Three, one fill the tri

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First Mission Out Of Preakness According To Godolphin

After consulting with the 1/ST veterinary team, Godolphin will scratch First Mission (Street Sense) from this year's GI Preakness S., the organization said in a release early on Friday morning.

The dark bay colt will receive further evaluation in Kentucky at Rood and Riddle hospital with Dr. Larry Bramlage. Brad Cox worked with the 1/ST veterinary team the last couple of days to try and fully identify a left hind issue, but were unable to do so on the grounds at Pimlico.

Godolphin's Director of Bloodstock, Michael Banahan said, “We are obviously very disappointed, but the welfare of the horse is our utmost concern, and we are going to take the necessary steps to determine the best course of action to get him back on the track.”

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‘Obviously Very Disappointed’: First Mission Scratched From Preakness Stakes With Left Hind Issue

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, owner/breeder Godolphin confirmed via press release on Friday morning.

“Godolphin will scratch First Mission from this year's Preakness Stakes after consulting with the 1/ST veterinary team,” the statement reads. “He will receive further evaluation in Kentucky at Rood and Riddle hospital with Dr. Larry Bramlage.

“Brad Cox worked with the 1/ST veterinary team the last couple of days to try and fully identify a left hind issue but were unable to do so on the grounds at Pimlico.

“Godolphin's Director of Bloodstock, Michael Banahan, said: “We are obviously very disappointed, but the welfare of the horse is our utmost concern, and we are going to take the necessary steps to determine the best course of action to get him back on the track.””

The 3-year-old son of Street Sense last won the G3 Lexington Stakes at Keeneland, when making just his third career start.

Seven horses now remain in the entry box for the 2023 Preakness, including Kentucky Derby winner Mage.

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