To Derby or not to Derby. It’s an interesting predicament facing trainers who have horses “on the cusp” of the leaderboard earning points to be a Kentucky Derby contender. Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas was famous for his, “You can't win it if you're not in it” philosophy.
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A Golden Opportunity to Flip the Script for Preakness Wild Card Napoleon Solo
Considering he is named after a television spy, it should come as no surprise that the Grade 1-winning 3-year-old Napoleon Solo’s career has been filled with thrills, drama, and plot twists.
Preakness Forefathers: ‘Mr. Preakness’ Makes the Middle Jewel a Destination
Charles John “Chick” Lang Jr. came by his involvement in horse racing naturally: his grandfather and father both played prominent roles in the sport, making the younger Lang’s lifetime investment in the sport inevitable. But this Chick took it to a new level: he played a multitude of roles during his time on the track, including the one he is most famous for as the man who made the Preakness Stakes what it is today.
CALUM McCLURKIN: Chester chaos presents plenty of grounds for concern in a week filled with farce
The May election for the Scottish Parliament were labelled 'the Meh' elections this week due to the level of public disillusionment with politics in Holyrood.