Orb wins the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby (photo credit: Churchill Downs)
The price on Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the 2013 Preakness betting odds continues to shrink, down from 8-5 to 4-5 after the latest defections from the race has reduced the possible field to nine.
Trainer Chad Brown announced that Normandy Invasion would bypass both the Preakness and the Belmont Stake and will be pointed toward $600,000 Jim Dandy at Saratoga on July 27 or the $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on July 28.
The ultimate summer goal for the colt is the $1 million Travers at Saratoga on August 24.
Normandy Invasion figured to be the second betting choice in the Preakness behind Orb after his fourth place finish in the Kentucky Derby. The colt made a move in the stretch to take over the lead but weakened to finish 3 ½ lengths behind the winner.
The Rudy Rodriguez trained Vyjack, who faded to finish a well beaten 18th in the Kentucky Derby was also declared out of the race by his trainer Rudy Rodriguez.
After the two latest defections Turf ‘n’ Sport handicapper Michael Dempsey lowered the price on Derby winner Orb to 4-5.
“I thought Normandy Invasion had the best shot of beating Orb, and without him in the race Orb is probably going to be even money on the morning line,” Dempsey said. “However, he likely gets bet down even lower on Preakness Day.”
“Toss in the rave reviews Orb is getting for that Monday morning work at Belmont Park, and we are going to have a chalky favorite,” Dempsey added
The post position draw for the Preakness Stakes is Wednesday, May 16.
2013 Preakness Field, Betting Odds (updated Thursday May 16)
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Orb
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Trainer Shug McGaughey
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Jockey Joel Rosario
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Last Race Won Kentucky
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TnS Odds 4-5
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Post 1 |
Record: 8-5-0-1 $2,335,850 |
Pedigree:
Sire: Maliobu Moon Mare: Lady Liberty |
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Oxbow
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Trainer D. Wayne Lukas
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Jockey Gary Stevens
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Last Race 6th in Kentucky
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Tns Odds
15-1 |
Post 6 |
Record: 10-2-1-1 $383,500 |
Pedigree:
Sire: Awesome Again Mare: Tizamazing |
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Will Take Charge
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Trainer D. Wayne Lukas
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Jockey Mike Smith
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Last Race 8th in Kentucky
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Tns Odds 8-1 |
Post 7 |
Record: 8-3-1-0 $545,371 |
Pedigree:
Sire: Unbridled’s Song Mare: Take Charge Lady |
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Goldencents
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Trainer Doug O’Neill
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Jockey Kevin Krigger
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Last Race
17th in Kentucky Derby |
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TnS Odds 5-1 |
Post 2 |
Record: 7-4-1-0 $1,250,000 |
Pedigree:
Sire: Into Mischief Mare: Golden Works |
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Departing |
Trainer Al Stall, Jr.
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Jockey Brian Hernandez
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Last Race Won Illinois
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TnS Odds 6-1 |
Post 4 |
Record: 5-4-0-1 $628,000 |
Pedigree:
Sire: War Front Mare: Leave |
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Govenor Charlie
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Trainer Bob Baffert
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Jockey Martin Garcia
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Last Race Won Sunland
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TnS Odds 10-1 |
Post 8 |
Record: 3-2-1-0 $444,800 |
Pedigree:
Sire: Midnight Lute Mare: Silverbulletway |
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Mylute
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Trainer Tom Amoss
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Jockey Rosie Napravnik
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Last Race 5th in Kentucky
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TnS Odds 8-1 |
Post 5 |
Record: 10-2-3-2 $477,695 |
Pedigree:
Sire: Midnight Lute Mare: Stage Stop |
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Itsmyluckyday
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Trainer Ed Plesa
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Jockey John Velazquez
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Last Race 15th in
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TnS Odds 10-1 |
Post 9 |
Record: 11-5-2-1 $625,600 |
Pedigree:
Sire: Lawyer Ron Mare: Viva La Slew |
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Titletown Five
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Trainer D. Wayne Lukas
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Jockey Julian Leparoux
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Last Race 4th in Derby
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TnSn Odds 20-1 |
Post 3 |
Record: 7-1-2-1 $87,398 |
Pedigree: Sire: Tiznow Mare: d’Wildcat Speed | |
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Michael Dempsey’s Preakness Day Report
Michael’s Report includes his selections, analysis, fair odds line, and wagering recommendations for the entire Preakness Day card from historic Pimlico. Michael is a Maryland bred and knows the circuit from the backstretch to the finish line.
The second jewel of the Triple Crown will be run on Saturday May 18 at Pimlico. The big day of racing has five supporting stakes including the $150,000 Gallorette Handicap and the $100,000 Allare Dupont Distaff Stakes.
