Derby winner American Pharoah has dreaded rail for Preakness (The Associated Press)

Bob Baffert can only hope the finish of the Preakness Stakes turns out better than the post-position draw. The trainer watched in disbelief Wednesday as his Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah drew the dreaded No. 1 post position for Saturday’s second leg of the Triple Crown. A moment later, his other entry, Dortmund, was saddled with the No. 2 post. A 1-2 punch he could do without after American Pharoah was made the 4-5 morning-line favorite and Dortmund the 7-2 second choice in an eight-horse field.