#1
#1 out of 1
sports1d ago
Cherie DeVaux helps explain trend of Kentucky Derby winners skipping Preakness
- Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness after winning the Kentucky Derby, continuing a recent pattern of Derby winners not entering the middle leg.
- Cherie DeVaux argues the two-week turnaround between Derby and Preakness is too tight for most horses to peak again.
- Genaro notes that breeding trends toward speed and shorter race distances may influence Derby winners' decisions about the Triple Crown.
- Regulatory oversight has tightened, making it harder to race a horse on a short rest between races.
- DeVaux emphasizes decisions are for the horse's career over immediate money or prestige.
- Genaro argues the Belmont may be more viable than a longer 12-furlong Belmont after recent schedule changes.
- The Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) oversight has influenced regulatory practices but isn’t the sole factor in Derby-Preakness plans.
- DeVaux notes the Belmont remains a potential target if the horse progresses through the other legs.
- The Derby-Preakness pattern has shifted since 2019, with Derby winners skipping the Preakness more often than not.
- The decision-making centers on each horse's health, schedule, and long-term goals rather than immediate Triple Crown success.
Vote 0