Cloud Computing charged from behind on the backstretch Saturday to edge Classic Empire and win the 142nd Preakness Stakes, spoiling the Triple Crown hopes of Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming. Oddsmakers favorites Always Dreaming and Classic Empire were side-by-side out of the gates at Pimlico and battled for the lead through the final turn, where … Read more
Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming will start alongside top rival Classic Empire in Saturday’s Preakness, with the oddsmakers favorites expected to stage a superb side-by-side break from the gates. “Always Dreaming is obviously a very good horse. We just want a fair shot at him,” Classic Empire trainer Mark Casse said. “It could be interesting. … Read more
Jockey John Velazquez celebrates atop Always Dreaming #5 as they cross the finish line after winning the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky Always Dreaming won the 143rd Kentucky Derby on Saturday, pulling away in the final straight on a sloppy track at Churchill Downs … Read more
Oddsmakers favorite Classic Empire drew the number 14 post on Wednesday for the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby, the leadoff race in America’s Triple Crown thoroughbred horse racing series. Classic Empire is a 4-1 favorite in the field of 20 for Saturday’s $2 million showdown of three-year-olds over 1 1.4 miles (2km) at Churchill … Read more