Following a dramatic 145th Kentucky Derby on May 4, horses will compete for the “middle jewel” in the second leg of the Triple Crown race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore Saturday evening, but it’s an unusual circumstance for this year's race. MAXIMUM SECURITY OWNER ISSUES $20 MILLION CHALLENGE TO KENTUCKY DERBY RIVALSCountry House, however, will not be competing in the Preakness; his trainer, Bill Mott, cited medical reasons. It's the first time since 1996 that the Kentucky Derby winner will not run in the Preakness, ruling out any horse's shot of capturing the Triple Crown. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APPImprobable was favored, 3-1, to win the Preakness race, forging ahead from 5-2 odds in the morning lineup. Despite being the favorite in the Kentucky Derby as well, he finished fifth and was placed fourth after Maximum Security was disqualified.

Source: Fox News May 18, 2019 22:26 UTC