National Treasure
Age:3 years old - ColtStatus:ActivePedigree:Quality Road - Treasure by Medaglia d'OroOwner(s):SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Masterson, Robert E., Stonestreet Stables LLC, Schoenfarber, Jay A., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, CatherineTrainer:Bob BaffertBred:Kentucky, US by Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds, LLCRating:
National Treasure is a 3 year old colt and has raced from 2022 to 2023. He was sired by Quality Road out of the Medaglia d'Oro mare Treasure. He was trained by Bob Baffert and has raced for SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Masterson, Robert E., Stonestreet Stables LLC, Schoenfarber, Jay A., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds, LLC. National Treasure has raced and won at Del Mar, Keeneland, Santa Anita.
| NATIONAL TREASURE - RACE RESULTS, SPEED FIGURES, AND PAST PERFORMANCES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Fin | Trk | Race | Finish (HRN Speed) | Time |
| 4/8/23 | 4th (93) | SA | 2023 Santa Anita Derby (G1) | Practical Move (97)Mandarin Hero (JPN) (97)Skinner (96) | 1:48.69 |
| 1/8/23 | 3rd (94) | SA | 2023 Sham (G3) | Reincarnate (95)Newgate (95)National Treasure (94) | 1:35.87 |
| 11/4/22 | 3rd (96) | KEE | 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) | Forte (101)Cave Rock (99)National Treasure (96) | 1:43.06 |
| 10/8/22 | 2nd (98) | SA | 2022 American Pharoah (G1) | Cave Rock (106)National Treasure (98)Hejazi (94) | 1:43.05 |
| 9/3/22 | 1st (89) | DMR | Msw | National Treasure (89)Massimo (86)Practical Move (83) | 1:16.62 |
Chase the Chaos
Age:3 years old - GeldingStatus:ActivePedigree:Astern - Live The Moment by Uncle MoOwner(s)
ory, Bill and SandyTrainer:Ed Moger, Jr.Bred
ennsylvania, US by Mr. & Mrs. Dale N. KrapfRating:
5.89/10
Chase The Chaos is a 3 year old gelding and has raced from 2022 to 2023. He was sired by Astern out of the Uncle Mo mare Live The Moment . He was trained by Ed Moger, Jr. and has raced for Dory, Bill and Sandy, and was bred in Pennsylvania, United States by Mr. & Mrs. Dale N. Krapf. Chase the Chaos has raced at Canterbury Park, Golden Gate, Santa Anita with wins at Canterbury Park, Golden Gate. His has a stakes win at the 2023 El Camino Real Derby (LS).
| CHASE THE CHAOS - RACE RESULTS, SPEED FIGURES, AND PAST PERFORMANCES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Fin | Trk | Race | Finish (HRN Speed) | Time |
| 4/29/23 | 8th (76) | GG | 2023 California Derby (LS) | Prince Abu Dhabi (85)Phosphorescence (FR) (84)Egon (83) | 1:44.91 |
| 3/4/23 | 7th (79) | SA | 2023 San Felipe (G2) | Practical Move (102)Geaux Rocket Ride (98)Skinner (96) | 1:42.01 |
| 2/11/23 | 1st (88) | GG | 2023 El Camino Real Derby (LS) | Chase the Chaos (88)Gilmore (86)Harcyn (85) | 1:51.68 |
| 12/30/22 | 1st (81) | GG | Alwoc | Chase the Chaos (81)Happy Does (71)Travel the Map (65) | 1:38.69 |
| 12/3/22 | 2nd (78) | GG | 2022 Gold Rush (LS) | Passarando (80)Chase the Chaos (78)O B's (77) | 1:37.78 |
| 11/12/22 | 3rd (74) | GG | 2022 Golden Nugget (LS) | Clovisconnection (84)Passarando (76)Chase the Chaos (74) | 1:10.73 |
| 9/17/22 | 1st (62) | CBY | Msw | Chase the Chaos (62)Line to Gain (61)Public Opinion (61) | 1:41.33 |
| 8/28/22 | 2nd (66) | CBY | Msw | Mister Muldoon (70)Chase the Chaos (66)Cross the Causeway (64) | 1:19.3 |
Mage
Age:3 years old - ColtStatus:ActivePedigree:Good Magic - Puca by Big BrownOwner(s):OGMA Investments, LLC, Restrepo, Ramiro, Sterling Racing LLC and CMNWLTHTrainer:Gustavo DelgadoBred:Kentucky, US by Grandview EquineRating:
8.17/10
Mage is a 3 year old colt and has raced in 2023. He was sired by Good Magic out of the Big Brown mare Puca. He was trained by Gustavo Delgado and has raced for OGMA Investments, LLC, Restrepo, Ramiro, Sterling Racing LLC and CMNWLTH, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Grandview Equine. Mage has raced at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park with wins at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park. His has a stakes win at the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1).
| MAGE - RACE RESULTS, SPEED FIGURES, AND PAST PERFORMANCES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Fin | Trk | Race | Finish (HRN Speed) | Time |
| 5/6/23 | 1st (106) | CD | 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) | Mage (106)Two Phil's (104)Angel of Empire (104) | 2:01.57 |
| 4/1/23 | 2nd (101) | GP | 2023 Florida Derby (G1) | Forte (102)Mage (101)Cyclone Mischief (98) | 1:49.37 |
| 3/4/23 | 4th (88) | GP | 2023 Fountain of Youth (G2) | Forte (99)Rocket Can (92)Cyclone Mischief (90) | 1:43.12 |
| 1/28/23 | 1st (102) | GP | Msw | Mage (102)Bourbon Resolve (95)Summonyourcourage (94) | 1:22.54 |
Coffeewithchris
Age:3 years old - GeldingStatus:ActivePedigree:Ride On Curlin - Andiemac by OutflankerOwner(s):John Salzman, Jr.Trainer:John Salzman, Jr.Bred:Maryland, US by Thomas J. RooneyRating:
6.07/10
Coffeewithchris is a 3 year old gelding and has raced from 2022 to 2023. He was sired by Ride On Curlin out of the Outflanker mare Andiemac. He was trained by John Salzman, Jr. and has raced for John Salzman, Jr., and was bred in Maryland, United States by Thomas J. Rooney. Coffeewithchris has raced at Colonial Downs, Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course, with wins at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course. His stakes wins include wins in the 2023 Miracle Wood (LS), and the 2022 Heft (LS).
Red Route One
Age:3 years old - ColtStatus:ActivePedigree:Gun Runner - Red House by TapitOwner(s):Winchell Thoroughbreds LLCTrainer:Steven AsmussenBred:Kentucky, US by Winchell Thoroughbreds, LLCRating:
6.26/10
Red Route One is a 3 year old colt and has raced from 2022 to 2023. He was sired by Gun Runner out of the Tapit mare Red House. He was trained by Steven Asmussen and has raced for Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Winchell Thoroughbreds, LLC. Red Route One has raced at Churchill Downs, Keeneland, Kentucky Downs, Oaklawn Park, Saratoga with wins at Kentucky Downs, Oaklawn Park. His has a stakes win at the 2023 Bath House Row (LS).
| RED ROUTE ONE - RACE RESULTS, SPEED FIGURES, AND PAST PERFORMANCES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Fin | Trk | Race | Finish (HRN Speed) | Time |
| 4/22/23 | 1st (97) | OP | 2023 Bath House Row (LS) | Red Route One (97)Tapit Shoes (96)Victory Formation (97) | 1:50.94 |
| 4/1/23 | 6th (90) | OP | 2023 Arkansas Derby (G1) | Angel of Empire (97)King Russell (91)Reincarnate (91) | 1:49.68 |
| 2/25/23 | 2nd (95) | OP | 2023 Rebel Stakes (G2) | Confidence Game (95)Red Route One (95)Reincarnate (92) | 1:44.21 |
| 1/28/23 | 2nd (90) | OP | 2023 Southwest Stakes (G3) | Arabian Knight (97)Red Route One (90)Frosted Departure (87) | 1:43.5 |
| 11/26/22 | 4th (80) | CD | 2022 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) | Instant Coffee (82)Curly Jack (80)Hayes Strike (80) | 1:45.25 |
| 10/30/22 | 5th (70) | CD | 2022 Street Sense (G3) | Two Phil's (88)Hayes Strike (81)Fliparino (76) | 1:47.31 |
| 10/8/22 | 3rd (90) | KEE | 2022 Breeders' Futurity (G1) | Forte (99)Loggins (99)Red Route One (90) | 1:44.74 |
| 9/5/22 | 1st (95) | KD | Msw | Red Route One (95)Life At Sea (89)What a Blast (88) | 1:41.24 |
| 8/6/22 | 5th (60) | SAR | Msw | Battle of Normandy (66)Alexis Zorba (GB) (63)Moonflyer (61) | 1:45.06 |
Perform
Age:3 years old - ColtStatus:ActivePedigree:Good Magic - Jane Says by Tale of EkatiOwner(s):Woodford Racing, LLC, Lane's End Racing, Phipps Stable, Langone, Ken and Hudson, Jr., Edward J.Trainer:Claude McGaughey IIIBred:Kentucky, US by Michael Orem & J.B. Lane OremRating:
6.47/10
Perform is a 3 year old colt and has raced from 2022 to 2023. He was sired by Good Magic out of the Tale of Ekati mare Jane Says. He was trained by Claude McGaughey III and has raced for Woodford Racing, LLC, Lane's End Racing, Phipps Stable, Langone, Ken and Hudson, Jr., Edward J., and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Michael Orem & J.B. Lane Orem. Perform has raced at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, Laurel Park, Saratoga, Tampa Bay Downs with wins at Laurel Park, Tampa Bay Downs. His has a stakes win at the 2023 Federico Tesio (LS).
| PERFORM - RACE RESULTS, SPEED FIGURES, AND PAST PERFORMANCES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Fin | Trk | Race | Finish (HRN Speed) | Time |
| 4/15/23 | 1st (95) | LRL | 2023 Federico Tesio (LS) | Perform (95)Ninetyprcentmaddie (96)Summer Cause (93) | 1:52.18 |
| 3/11/23 | 1st (92) | TAM | Msw | Perform (92)Prove Worthy (88)Ringside (87) | 1:40.27 |
| 1/28/23 | 4th (92) | GP | Msw | Mage (102)Bourbon Resolve (95)Summonyourcourage (94) | 1:22.54 |
| 11/13/22 | 6th (76) | CD | Msw | Laver (83)Prairie Dunes (82)Emperor's Appeal (80) | 1:38.32 |
| 10/9/22 | 3rd (79) | KEE | Msw | Raise Cain (89)Fashion King (80)Perform (79) | 1:25.07 |
| 8/6/22 | 4th (77) | SAR | Msw | Disarm (93)Arthur's Ride (82)Crupi (83) | 1:24.51 |
| 7/3/22 | 2nd (72) | BEL | Msw | Lost Ark (85)Perform (72)Aaron (71) | 1:04.38 |
Blazing Sevens
Age:3 years old - ColtStatus:ActivePedigree:Good Magic - Trophy Girl by Warrior's RewardOwner(s):Rodeo Creek Racing, LLCTrainer:Chad BrownBred:Kentucky, US by Tracy FarmerRating:
6.10/10
Blazing Sevens is a 3 year old colt and has raced from 2022 to 2023. He was sired by Good Magic out of the Warrior's Reward mare Trophy Girl. He was trained by Chad Brown and has raced for Rodeo Creek Racing, LLC, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Tracy Farmer. Blazing Sevens has raced at Belmont at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, Saratoga with wins at Belmont at Aqueduct, Saratoga. His has a stakes win at the Champagne S..
| BLAZING SEVENS - RACE RESULTS, SPEED FIGURES, AND PAST PERFORMANCES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Fin | Trk | Race | Finish (HRN Speed) | Time |
| 4/8/23 | 3rd (94) | KEE | 2023 Blue Grass Stakes (G1) | Tapit Trice (102)Verifying (102)Blazing Sevens (94) | 1:50 |
| 3/4/23 | 8th (64) | GP | 2023 Fountain of Youth (G2) | Forte (99)Rocket Can (92)Cyclone Mischief (90) | 1:43.12 |
| 11/4/22 | 4th (94) | KEE | 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) | Forte (101)Cave Rock (99)National Treasure (96) | 1:43.06 |
| 10/1/22 | 1st (98) | BAQ | Champagne S. | Blazing Sevens (98)Verifying (93)Gulfport (91) | 1:37.07 |
| 9/5/22 | 3rd (81) | SAR | 2022 Hopeful (G1) | Forte (102)Gulfport (97)Blazing Sevens (81) | 1:22.58 |
| 7/24/22 | 1st (88) | SAR | Msw | Blazing Sevens (88)Bourbon Bash (76)Upgrade (68) | 1:13.34 |
First Mission
Age:3 years old - ColtStatus:ActivePedigree:Street Sense - Elude by Medaglia d'OroOwner(s):Godolphin, LLCTrainer:Brad CoxBred:Kentucky, US by GodolphinRating:
6.78/10
First Mission is a 3 year old colt and has raced in 2023. He was sired by Street Sense out of the Medaglia d'Oro mare Elude . He was trained by Brad Cox and has raced for Godolphin, LLC, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Godolphin. First Mission has raced at Fair Grounds, Keeneland with wins at Fair Grounds, Keeneland. His has a stakes win at the 2023 Lexington (G3).
| FIRST MISSION - RACE RESULTS, SPEED FIGURES, AND PAST PERFORMANCES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Fin | Trk | Race | Finish (HRN Speed) | Time |
| 4/15/23 | 1st (106) | KEE | 2023 Lexington (G3) | First Mission (106)Arabian Lion (105)Disarm (99) | 1:43.74 |
| 3/18/23 | 1st (95) | FG | Msw | First Mission (95)St. John's (86)Quaternion (83) | 1:44.55 |
| 2/18/23 | 2nd (103) | FG | Msw | Bishops Bay (105)First Mission (103)Bettera (93) | 1:10.07 |
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Betting strategy: How to play the 2023 Preakness Stakes.
Although it was disappointing to see only seven rivals, none of whom ran in the Kentucky Derby, entered to face Mage in the 2023 Preakness Stakes (G1), there should still be plenty of money available to gamblers willing to take the right stands.Below are three stands I am willing to take when formulating my bets for the Preakness.
Stand 1 - Mage is a single
This might seem obvious, but many will try to seek value on top instead of underneath. It is better to spend the extra money betting horizontal and vertical wagers multiple times instead of wasting money boxing runners in an exacta or trifecta or playing multiple horses in a Pick 5. It would be unwise to view Mage as a fluke long-shot winner of the Kentucky Derby. Before the Kentucky Derby, he had subpar trips in consecutive races in Florida while running well against the morning-line favorite for the Derby. He has shown ability from the start and continues his improving pattern, fulfilling his tremendous upside.
Mage's 15-1 odds were greatly inflated in the Kentucky Derby. A year after Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby at 80-1, no horse went off higher than 31-1 this year as everyone wanted to catch another huge price. With so much money going toward hopeless long shots, middle-priced contenders saw their odds float up.
There is no need to overcomplicate this race. Mage just defeated a much better field than he will face on Saturday, he has fewer obstacles this time around and should continue to get better with experience.
Stand 2 - Perform will finish in the top three.
With Mage expected to win at a short price, it is vital to find the right long shot underneath. Perform, at 15-1 on the morning line, looks like the perfect horse to key underneath in the exotics. Shug McGaughey is known for his patience with young horses, and this colt looks to be peaking at the right time. He was defeated in his first five races, but all of them were at one turn. He has looked sharp in both of his two-turn wins since then. He encountered a terrible trip in the Federico Tesio but showed the maturity and ability to overcome it. He should relish the added distance and will finish no worse than third.
Stand 3 - Toss Blazing Sevens from all wagers
Blazing Sevens is one of only four horses under 10-1 on the morning line and will take plenty of wagering support because of his high-profile connections of Chad Brown and Irad Ortiz Jr. Unlike his peers, he has not shown any improvement as a 3-year-old. He is a closer who has lost ground in the stretch in all three of his two-turn efforts, calling into question his ability to handle added distance. He was nowhere near Tapit Trice and Verifying in the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) while narrowly defeating Sun Thunder and Raise Cain. All four of those horses returned in the Kentucky Derby, with none of them finishing better than seventh.
Suggested wagers on a $25 budget
First Mission and National Treasure are the other contenders aside from Perform to use underneath Mage. First Mission has the ability and upside to be a factor and should sit a good trip just behind the speed. National Treasure should be the main speed in a race without much of it as Bob Baffert goes for his eighth Preakness win.
$3.50 trifecta: Mage / First Mission, National Treasure / Perform – $7
$3 trifecta: Mage / Perform / First Mission, National Treasure – $6
$1.50 superfecta: Mage / First Mission, Perform / First Mission, Perform, National Treasure / First Mission, Perform, National Treasure, Red Route One – $12
First Mission with a morning run at Pimlico Race Course.
Bath time for the champ!
weather
The forecast for Saturday calls for scattered showers throughout the day in Baltimore. The high is 76°F, and the low is 62°F. Even if it isn’t raining during the actual race, we can expect the 1 & 3/16-mile course to get muddy from the intermittent showers throughout the day. The chance of precipitation currently hovers between 40% and 50%, so there’s always a chance that the clouds roll through the area without much impact. The weather could cause a delayed post time, as well.
The forecast for Saturday calls for scattered showers throughout the day in Baltimore. The high is 76°F, and the low is 62°F. Even if it isn’t raining during the actual race, we can expect the 1 & 3/16-mile course to get muddy from the intermittent showers throughout the day. The chance of precipitation currently hovers between 40% and 50%, so there’s always a chance that the clouds roll through the area without much impact. The weather could cause a delayed post time, as well.
On May 19, 1973 Secretariat made history at Pimlico.
50 years later, he's still the fastest to ever do it.
50 years later, he's still the fastest to ever do it.
