Mario Pino is the local favorite for Saturday's Preakness aboard Hard Spun. No rider has won more races in the state of Maryland and this is his first real good shot to win the state's biggest race.
Thursday afternoon, after a press conference in the press box overlooking the track, Pino jumped on the elevator and immediately said hello to several track workers who were also aboard.
One of them shook his hand and said, "You looked good in that big race."
Pino was quick to reply with a smile, "I hope I look good Saturday." That drew laughs from everyone in the elevator.
Pino plays the part of the hometown boy very well and I would guess he'll cause Hard Spun's odd to get real low by the time the post parade comes around. That said, don't let the low odds scare you off and send you looking for more value. This horse can really run.
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