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Mystik Dan Clear for Preakness Stakes: Trainer Gives Green Light

Kentucky Derby - Mystik Dan - Preakness Stakes - Triple Crown

๐Ÿ‡ Mystik Dan, the Kentucky Derby winner, is set to compete in the Preakness Stakes! Trainer Kenny McPeek has approved the racing decision despite initial concerns. Exciting times ahead! ๐Ÿ†

Kentucky Derby champion Mystik Dan is gearing up for the Preakness Stakes following Trainer Kenny McPeek's approval of the swift turnaround. After uncertainties, McPeek gave the green light for Mystik Dan to chase glory in the prestigious race. The decision came after a two-time Preakness-winning jockey endorsed Mystik Dan's capabilities, ensuring the horse's place in the upcoming event. As the excitement builds, fans eagerly await the showdown at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.

As the gates clanged open in Louisville for the Kentucky Derby, Mystik Dan showcased his unmatched speed and prowess. The young three-year-old Bay has been trained meticulously for this moment, harnessing his talent for the ultimate challenge. With eyes on the Triple Crown, Mystik Dan aims to conquer the Preakness and continue his journey towards racing greatness.

Did you know that Mystik Dan will be seeking redemption against his rival Muth in the upcoming Preakness? The fierce competition and thrilling rivalry add an extra layer of excitement to the event. Stay tuned for an epic clash of champions and underdogs as the Preakness draws near!

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Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after ... (Spectrum News 1)

Trainer Kenny McPeek previously refused to commit to Mystik Dan taking part in the race because of concern over the two-week turnaround.

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Trainer OKs Mystik Dan to run in Preakness Stakes | Northwest ... (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

A two-time Preakness-winning jockey advised a Preakness-winning trainer that the horseman's first Kentucky Derby winner is worthy of entering the middle ...

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The Hinske Huddle: Life after Kentucky Derby, What's next for Mystik ... (The Depaulia)

As the gates drop on a warm Louisville, Kentucky day in early May, Mystik Dan does as he has been taught his entire life to do: run. The three-year-old Bay ...

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'The horse is doing fantastic' - Kentucky Derby hero Mystik Dan to ... (Racing Post)

Kentucky Derby hero Mystik Dan will have his sights set on landing the iconic Triple Crown after pleasing trainer Kenny McPeek on the gallops. The.

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Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan to compete in Preakness: 'All ... (Washington Examiner)

Mystik Dan will race the Preakness Stakes, on May 18 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland only two weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby.

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Mystik Dan Sets Sights on Preakness, Triple Crown (New York Sun)

Kentucky Derby winner out to avenge loss to rival Muth.

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McPeek OKs Mystik Dan for Preakness | Hot Springs Sentinel Record (Hot Springs Sentinel)

A two-time Preakness-winning jockey advised a Preakness-winning trainer that the horseman's first Kentucky Derby winner is worthy of entering the middle ...

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Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan Departs For Pimlico (Paulick Report)

Goldencents colt and Preakness (G1) hopeful was scheduled to arrive in Baltimore late Sunday afternoon.

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Kentucky Derby third Forever Young to take Japanese path to ... (Thoroughbred Racing Commentary)

Article by Nicholas Godfrey: Globe-trotting Japanese colt Forever Young, an unlucky third behind Mystik Dan in a controversial Kentucky Derby finish, ...

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Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby announces winner of poster contest ... (The Daily Freeman)

KINGSTON, N.Y. โ€” The Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby has announced the winner of the 2024 Poster Design Contest and will hold an exhibition of submitted ...

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Son of Finley'sluckycharm set for Japanese Derby (BloodHorse.com)

Justin Milano, who won the first leg of the Japanese Triple Crown in the April 14 Satsuki Sho (G1), will not be the only unbeaten runner in the Tokyo Yushun ...

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Trainer OKs Mystik Dan to run in Preakness Stakes | Arkansas ... (Arkansas Online)

A two-time Preakness-winning jockey advised a Preakness-winning trainer that the horseman's first Kentucky Derby winner is worthy of entering the middle ...

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Preakness roundup: Mystik Dan arrives at Pimlico (Horse Racing Nation)

Trainer Kenny McPeek is scheduled to arrive in Baltimore in time for Monday's post-position draw for the $2 million middle jewel of the Triple Crown. Assistant ...

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'The Industry Needs Him': Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan ... (Paulick Report)

Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan arrived at Pimlico Race Course for a run in Saturday's 149th renewal of the Preakness Stakes (G1) just after 4 p.m. ...

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Kimes Ranch Western Derby returns to WestWorld - AZ Big Media (AZ Big Media)

The National Reined Cow Horse Association announced the return of the Kimes Ranch Western Derby, an 11-day showcase.

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Keweenaw club celebrating Decade of Derby (Daily Mining Gazette)

CALUMET โ€” This year, Keweenaw Roller Derby (KRD) is celebrating 10 years of derby action and they invite you to join in the fun. Keweenaw Roller Derby is a ...

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Katharina Haas Wins the 2024 Hamburg Dressage Derby (| Eurodressage)

For the first time in its 64-year history, the Hamburg Dressage Derby has been won by an Austrian: 30-year old Katharina Haas won the Derby Final with horse ...

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'All a sign.' For one group of friends, Mystik Dan's Kentucky Derby ... (Courier Journal)

It was legit two minutes of pure joy,โ€ Wisconsin's Mike Schmidt said of the Derby. โ€œIt was kind of a break from everything going on in my head."

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Mystik Dan, winner of Kentucky Derby, arrives in Baltimore (WBAL Baltimore)

Kentucky Derby-winner Mystik Dan๏ปฟ arrived Sunday at Pimlico Race Course for a run in the 149th Preakness Stakes.

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Preakness Stakes storylines: Will Mystik Dan win Triple Crown? (Los Angeles Times)

Even though Mystik Dan won the Kentucky Derby, Muth is expected to be the Preakness Stakes favorite. A look at who would be a good longshot to follow.

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2024 Preakness Prospect Profiles: Arkansas Derby Winner Muth (America's Best Racing)

Welcome to 2024 Triple Crown Prospect Profiles, where we'll take a look each week at a recent winner on the U.S. Classics trail, with the focus this week on ...

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Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan to Run in 2024 Preakness ... (bleachernation.com)

In a thrilling announcement that has the horse racing community buzzing with anticipation, Mystik Dan, the celebrated winner of this year's Kentucky Derby, ...

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after ... (89.3 WFPL News Louisville)

Brian Hernandez Jr. rides Mystik Dan across the finish line to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2024, ...

Neal Taylor Nature Center's 27th Annual Fish Derby (Santa Barbara Independent)

This year's event was attended by anglers of all ages with 565 registered to fish in the Derby and many others along for a glorious weekend of perfect weather ...

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2024 Auburn Duck Derby set for Memorial Day (WSYR)

(WSYR-TV) โ€” Six-thousand rubber ducks in the Owasco River is truly a sight to seen. Last year was the Auburn Duck Derby's first time back after a four year ...

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Nvidia Was Key To Success In My Stock-Picking Derby (Forbes)

Harriet Ruben of Fairlawn Ohio won my annual stock-picking contest, Dorfman's Three-Stock Derby. Her three picks were Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Microsoft.

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Young anglers try their luck at Francestown fishing derby (Monadnock Ledger Transcript)

Congratulations to everyone who participated in Francestown's 2024 Tim Samuelson Memorial Kids Fishing Derby.Bixby Pond was stocked with over 400 fish for ...

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New racers needed for Greater Lafayette Soap Box Derby (wlfi.com)

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) โ€” Clinics are taking place for new racers interested in participating in this year's Greater Lafayette Soap Box Derby.

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan will face eight in Preakness (Daily Racing Form)

The last two pieces of the Preakness puzzle came into focus Sunday and Monday when trainer Brad Cox confirmed Sunday that Catching Freedom, winner of the ...

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First Annual Fishing Derby to support McKenzie Home set for June 1 ... (wyo4news.com)

Anglers are invited to participate in the inaugural Fishing Derby supporting the McKenzie Home, scheduled for June 1 and 2, 2024. This fundraising event ...

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Bob Baffert's Muth opens as Preakness favorite; Derby winner Mystik ... (The San Gabriel Valley Tribune)

Muth gets No. 4 post and opens as the 8-5 morning line favorite in a nine-horse field for the $2 million second jewel of the Triple Crown on Saturday.

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Derby winner Mystik Dan draws No. 5 post for Preakness, Baffert's ... (Spectrum News 1)

He'll look to sweep the first two legs of horse racing's Triple Crown.

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Derby winner Mystik Dan is in the Preakness, but Muth is favorite (The Daily Gazette)

For the first time since 2012, a Kentucky Derby winner running back in the Preakness is not the favorite for the second jewel of the Triple Crown.

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27th annual fish derby at Cachuma Lake draws anglers of all ages (Santa Maria Times)

Cachuma Lake was filled with anglers of all ages during the 27th annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby, as dozens of winners took home more than $5000 ...

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Bob Baffert's Muth, not Derby winner Mystik Dan, is favorite for ... (The Baltimore Banner)

After initially expressing reservations about running his colt back on such short rest, trainer Kenny McPeek saw ...

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Bowling Green Municipal Utilities employees raise funding with ... (wnky.com)

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Every year, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities' electric water and fiber divisions come together to race and celebrate the Kentucky Derby ...

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