Got back from the ESPNZone at Baltimore's Inner Harbor a short time ago, where Kentuxky Derby winner Street Sense was made the 7-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday's Preakness. He will break from the eighth spot in the starting gate, between Derby runner-up Hard Spun and longshot C.P. West. Here is the starting gate order, starting with the inside position (with morning-line odds):
1. Mint Slewlep (30-1)
2. Xchanger (15-1)
3. Circular Quay (8-1)
4. Curlin (7-2)
5. King of the Roxy (12-1)
6. Flying First Class (20-1)
7. Hard Spun (5-2)
8. Street Sense (7-5)
9. C.P. West (20-1)
A good spread was put on by the folks at the ESPNZone, but there really wasn't a whole lot there to warrant an hour of television, given the horses were given post positions (as opposed to selecting them, like for the Derby). Still, I'm a big fan of ESPNZones, so I guess it's OK with me if they continue to host the draw each year.
Spent a few minutes with Hard Spun's jockey, Mario Pino, at the draw. Calvin Borel notwithstanding, he might be the best jockey you've never heard of. Look for more on him and his horse in Friday's Saratogian.
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