Horse Racing News on May 14, 2010

It starts like this: A father and son make their way to the racetrack. Memories are made and first impressions gathered. A lifetime of dedication to the sport begins.

It is remembered mostly as the race in which the filly was mugged, but the Preakness of 30 years ago also is known as the race that produced arguably the most iconic figure of racing's modern era.

Of all the 3-year-olds on the Triple Crown trail this spring, Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver is the only one with a chance to sweep the series as we head to the Preakness this Saturday.

When the Kentucky Derby winner gets here for the Preakness Stakes, a groundswell of support often follows him.

Pleasant Prince did not succeed in the Florida Derby, so he has tried, and tried, and now will try again.

Blame, one of the unheralded members of the 3-year-old class of 2009, could be a significant player in the older horse division of 2010.

Derek Ryan's first appearance in the Preakness Stakes was as frustrating as it was rewarding.

Win the Kentucky Derby, and you don't get to pick the next start for your horse.

Seattle Smooth, who won the Grade 2, $150,000 Shuvee Handicap as the prohibitive favorite a year ago, will be odds-on again when she returns from an 11-month layoff to defend her title in Saturday's 35th running of the one-mile race at Belmont Park.

For the first time in three years, Zenyatta will not win the Grade 2 Milady Handicap for fillies and mares Sunday at Hollywood Park.