PREAKNESS: Field drops to 12 with Behind demuring

[Better Than Honour]

Originally Posted by CSC

Well I get the feeling Harlem Rocker will be heading into the Preakness if and when we get word of his work this morning. I read this morning that Stronach was in favour of the Preakness as opposed to The Plate Trial with the option of the Queens Plate later on, but was leaving the decision up to Pletcher, thus this morning's work was vital. The lack of information is quite a head scratcher? If he goes to the Preakness, he is obviously the only horse that can give Big Brown a race Saturday.

I think you are correct. They aren't going to miss their shot to take him down and even if he doesn't it is a nice prep. He is going to the Queens Plate no matter what and even if he did run second here I am sure they would be happy.

[hockey2315]

Looks like he worked pretty well so I'm hoping he goes. . .

[TheSpyder]

Harlem Rocker1:00.10B 3

[hockey2315]

Just read on thedowneyprofile.com that Pletcher isn't making the announcement until Monday or Tuesday. . .

[ddthetide]

any news on the Blackeyed Susan possible entries?

[XIIPointStables]

From the Harlem Rocket department....

``That was the best I’ve ever seen the gray horse work,’’ Pletcher said of Harlem Rocker. ``He’s not traditionally a real willing horse, he was very willing this morning.’’

Here is the link to the story:

http://drf.com/news/article/94468.html

My gut says: he's going.

[CSC]

HARLEM ROCKER (ON) worked 1:00.10 b 3/32 today according to Equibase not DRF.