Medina Spirit Favored at 9-5 for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes
At 0h51, on May 13, 2021 • By PIMLICO
Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit, who upset 18 rivals in the May 1 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs at 12-1, was installed as the 9-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s 146th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.
The son of Protonico, who drew Post. No. 3, is scheduled to face nine other 3-year-olds in the 1 3/16-mile Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown.
After taking Medina Spirit to the Pimlico track for training Wednesday morning, veteran assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes said that Medina Spirit does not appear to be tired from his run in the Kentucky Derby.
“It was nothing for him,” Barnes said. “He came out of the other race so well and seemed to be fresh and happy. He’s been fresh and happy the whole time we’ve been here. We’ve had had good weather. We’ve had cool weather and that helps a lot.”
