Preakness Favorite is Epicenter

At 0h03, on May 18, 2022 By NEWSROOM

Maryland Jockey Club oddsmaker Keith Feustle made Epicenter the 6-5 morning-line favorite for the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, following his close second place finish in the Kentucky Derby (G1) along with impressive victories in the Louisiana Derby (G2) and Risen Star (G2) at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. Early Voting is the 7-2 second choice in the field of nine.

The field:

1. Simplification (FL) J R Velazquez A. Sano 6/1
2. Creative Minister (KY) B J Hernandez, Jr. K G McPeek 10/1
3. Fenwick (KY) F Geroux K McKathan 50/1
4. Secret Oath (KY) L Saez D W Lukas 9/2
5. Early Voting (KY) J L Ortiz C C Brown 7/2
6. Happy Jack (KY) T Gaffalione D F O’Neill 30/1
7. Armagnac (KY) I Ortiz, Jr. T Yakteen 12/1
8. Epicenter (KY) J Rosario S M Asmussen 6/5
9. Skippylongstocking (KY) J Alvarado S A Joseph, Jr. 20/1

 

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