Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike begins preparations for Preakness as field slowly takes shape

[ASFN Admin]

Rich Strike galloped Tuesday for the first time since his shocking Kentucky Derby win, showing no signs of wear as he ramped up preparations for the May 21 Preakness Stakes. Trainer Eric Reed said he “traveled great” over his home track at the Mercury Equine Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Reed plans to take the Derby champion back to Churchill Downs for some harder work early next week before ...

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