The 150th Kentucky Derby winner, Mystik Dan, may not participate in the upcoming 149th Preakness, potentially missing a chance for a rematch after the thrilling three-wide photo finish in the Derby. Trainer Kenny McPeek and the horse's ownership are undecided on entering Mystik Dan in the 1 3/16 mile Preakness, with a decision pending after observing the colt's condition in Saratoga, New York.
The Belmont Park, currently under reconstruction, will host the Triple Crown's final jewel for the next three years. The Belmont has been shortened to 1 1/4 mile, aligning with the Derby distance. Sierra Leone, who finished second in the Derby, will skip the Preakness to rest and prepare for the Belmont.
