How Derby winners have performed in Preakness since '89

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Originally Posted by miraja2

Yep. The info you provided is good and definitely shows a useful historical trend. But three of those Derby-winning closers were only denied a repeat in the Preakness by Summer Squall, Curlin, and Rachel Alexandra. I don't think there's anybody like that lining up against Orb in Pimlico.

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Doesn't Orbs Fl Derby tell you he can be much closer to the pace if needed?

Originally Posted by pweizer

You jumped off the Goldencents bandwagon awfully quickly. I think he may be the one I would try.

Paul

He did look uncomfortable on the track on Saturday.