BALTIMORE — Preakness favourite Mage is sweet to go for the second race of the Triple Crown after bumping his head in his stall and getting a couple of stitches to shut a lower above his proper eye.
Co-owner and blood inventory agent Ramiro Restrepo stated the Kentucky Derby winner bumped his head Thursday, inflicting a superficial lower and receiving remedy from state veterinarians. Restrepo confirmed in a textual content message to The Associated Press on Saturday that Mage resumed coaching with none interruption.
Vets examined and cleared Mage and the six different Preakness horses to run within the $1.65 million race later Saturday. Increased prerace screening is in place in Maryland, together with inspection of every horse in a the most important stakes races by Stronach Group chief veterinary officer Dr. Dionne Benson.
First Mission, one of many different prime Preakness contenders, was scratched Friday on the recommendation of veterinarians who expressed concern about his left hind ankle. Five horses have been scratched within the leadup to the Derby two weeks in the past, together with favourite Forte.
Mage opened because the 8-5 morning line favourite for the Preakness and was the best choice at 2-1 seven hours earlier than put up time. Bob Baffert-trained National Treasure grew to become the second selection within the absence of First Mission.
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