Preakness 146 Horse Profile: Keepmeinmind
With a field of ten announced for Preakness 146 at Pimlico this Saturday. Our in-house handicapper and turf-man both put together their thoughts on each of the runners set to complete in the second of the Triple Crown races.
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Sean's Take...
Keepmeinmind (#2): Following a spotty start to his 3-year-old campaign, he ran better than I expected in the Derby, but that still left him in seventh, beaten 8 ½ lengths by Medina Spirit. Although he finished just a neck behind a horse I like quite a bit in this race, Midnight Bourbon, I thought he did so with a better trip as he was well within his comfort zone rallying from the back of the pack. I’m also less sure he’s going to be able to replicate an effort like that just two weeks later, and even if he does he’d still need to move forward to have a legitimate chance at winning, though he could certainly clunk up to get third or fourth.
J.N.'s Take...
Robertino Diodoro’s colt was not expected to finish in the Top Ten in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but the son of Laoban ended a game 7th in the end. His late kick, which garnered so much attention last November, was on full display down the stretch at Churchill Downs.
Funny . . . he wasn’t expected to even be there after not amassing enough Points along the Derby Trail. Dropouts helped his cause . . . Now, the Canadian-born trainer who is based in Arizona and in Arkansas, when Oaklawn is in high gear, is hoping to make a splash in Maryland. There is significant pressure this time around now that Spendthrift Farm has joined the ownership fold.
They expect results, and are not just looking for a “place” horse. Diodoro is a pro, especially when it comes to preparation, and I would expect this one to be a great price once again as post time approaches. The work of David Cohen in the saddle continues to be impressive, and his benefactor continues to trust him implicitly when it comes to handling his charges. Much to like as this router moves forward.
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Preakness Stakes 2021 Race Card
Medina Spirit
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Age: 3 /
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Jockey: John Velazquez /
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Trainer: Bob Baffert /
Kentucky Derby winner. You all know the story about his failed drugs test. Has to pass Pre-Race testing otherwise he will be scratched. If he runs, worthy favorite. Tough front-running horse.
Concert Tour
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Age: 3 /
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Jockey: Mike Smith /
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Trainer: Bob Baffert /
Second favorite behind stablemate Medina Spirit. Won the San Vicente and Rebel in impressive fashion before a third place finish at the Arkansas Derby. Front-runner. If he gets out to the lead early then he'll be tough to beat. Big if though with Medina Spirit in the field.
Midnight Bourbon
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Age: 3 /
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Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. /
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Trainer: Steve Asmussen /
If you are looking to bet away from Bob Baffert, here's your best shot. Hit the board in all five of the Derby Prep Races he entered, winning the Grade III Lecomte. Ran 6th in the Derby. Contender.
Crowded Trade
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Age: 3 /
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Jockey: Javier Castellano /
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Trainer: Chad Brown /
Hit the board twice in the NYRA Road to the Derby. Surprised he's as short as 10/1 on the Morning Line. Expect that to drift.
Rombauer
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Age: 3 /
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Jockey: Flavien Prat /
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Trainer: Michael McCarthy /
My favorite horse of the perceived outsiders. Thought his third place behind Essential Quality and Highly Motivated in the Grade II Blue Grass was a good run. Outsider but not a no hoper.
Keepmeinmind
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Age: 3 /
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Jockey: David Cohen /
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Trainer: Robertino Diodoro /
Came home 7th in the Kentucky Derby. Looked like an excellent two-year-old but hasn't hit the board in three starts as a three-year-old. Tough to back even in deep exotics.
Unbridled Honor
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Age: 3 /
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Jockey: Luis Saez /
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Trainer: Todd Pletcher /
Broke his Maiden back in February at Tampa Bay Downs. 4th in the Tampa Bay Derby and second behind King Fury at the Lexington. Would be a big step up to contend in the Preakness.
Risk Taking
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Age: 3 /
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Jockey: Jose Ortiz /
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Trainer: Chad Brown /
Won the Grade III Withers back in February but followed that up with a 7th place finish in that shocking Wood Memorial. Deep exotics possibilities.
France Go De Ina
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Age: 3 /
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Jockey: Joel Rosario /
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Trainer: Hideyuki Mori /
Flown in from Japan following a very disappointing 6th place in the UAE Derby. Was highly thought of going into that race. Would need to up his game seriously to be near the front in the closing stages.
Ram
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Age: 3 /
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Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr. /
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Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas /
Broke his Maiden at the 9th time of asking. Trainer D. Wayne Lukas looking for his 8th Preakness win. Real real long shot here.
