Derby winner’s Triple bid could be derailed by stablemate (The Associated Press)
The Preakness Stakes on Saturday will present a rare, but not unprecedented, story line that could see the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah upend his chance at a Triple Crown if stablemate Dortmund avenges his Derby defeat. ”My job is to try to win all three races and to win every race I’m entered,” trainer Bob Baffert said in trying to explain his unique predicament. While the post-position draw is later Wednesday at Pimlico Race Course, the field will include the first three Derby finishers, American Pharoah, Firing Line and Dortmund. ”If you’re going to be a Triple Crown winner,” the Hall of Fame trainer continued, ”… he’s going to have to beat his stablemate.