Three Derby horses came back for the Preakness on short rest. None finished higher than 4th
Ocelli, Incredibolt, and Robusta were the only horses to compete in both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes this year, attempting the grueling two-week turnaround. None finished higher than fourth, with Ocelli placing fourth and Incredibolt fifth, while Robusta came in ninth. The results reignited debate over whether the Triple Crown schedule should allow for a longer break between races.
- ▪Ocelli, Incredibolt, and Robusta were the only horses to run in both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes this year.
- ▪Ocelli finished fourth and Incredibolt fifth, while Robusta placed ninth in the Preakness at Laurel Park.
- ▪Derby winner Golden Tempo did not compete in the Preakness, fueling discussions about changing the Triple Crown schedule.
- ▪Whit Beckman is the trainer of Ocelli, and Riley Mott is the trainer of Incredibolt.
- ▪Napoleon Solo won the Preakness, with Al Gold serving as his owner.
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