Why isn hansen running in the preakness

Rachel Member. Hansen isn't injured an no other horses are injured except gemologist and take charge Indy. Hansen is just tired and his owner sees its best to let him rest longer than 2 weeks.

It also tells us that hansen is not a triple crown horse after all. I agree with carolinutah. I think Dr. Hansen cares about the horse. He just likes to have fun with being an owner of a big time horse.

After all, think of all the money, time, hopes and dreams he has put into this beautiful animal. It sure "ain't" cheap to own thoroughbreds! I am really happy to see that Hansen is not running in the Preakness. So glad that the Dr. Smart decision, Dr. Hansen The final decision was with him!!!!!!!!

I to am glad he cares more about Hansen then the race!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know some things he has done are out of line the tail dying was uncalled for but, I do think he will tone it down. Hansen is a champ on HIS own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The decision of pulling Hansen out of the race shows that Dr. No sooner did the Derby champ ship to Baltimore to get comfy with Pimlico's surroundings did track oddsmaker Frank Carulli say he'll install Bodemeister the Preakness morning-line favorite Wednesday afternoon when post positions are drawn.

Carulli intends to tab I'll Have Another the second choice. Indeed, Bodemeister will run, his trainer, Bob Baffert, said after watching his colt gallop Monday morning. Trinniberg, who chased Bodemeister for nearly a mile in Louisville and faded to 17th, also will pass on the Preakness and is headed to New York for a stakes race on the Belmont Day undercard.

There'll be two also-eligibles this year in case of late scratches. Fourth to Bodemeister in the Arkansas Derby, Cozzetti's been training sharply and appears to be steadily improving. Another awaiting the second leg is Tiger Walk, who finished a strong fourth to Gemologist in the Wood Memorial five weeks ago and has been primed for the Pimlico outing.

Wayne Lukas said of the move that was the 14 th fastest of 25 at the distance. Optimizer is scheduled to leave Churchill Downs early Tuesday morning for a van ride to Baltimore. Showing only a maiden victory on his resume, Guyana Star Dweej will likely be one of the longest shots in the prospective field.

Shivmangal said he probably should have given the colt more recovery time after the maiden score, but instead ran him back in 20 days and finished second in an optional claimer the first time facing winners. Doors open at am Wednesday — Sunday with limited on-site capacity. In full consideration for the health and safety of guests, horsemen, and Maryland Jockey Club employees, we kindly remind you that a facemask must be worn at all times when standing, walking, or seated without food or beverage.

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