Behindatthebar to await Preakness; several put in final training moves From Churchill Downs Todd Pletcher stated Monday morning that the Coolmore Lexington Stake winner would bypass the Kentucky Derby and instead point for the Preakness Stakes two weeks later. “I spoke with Mr. Sanan (Padua Stable owner...

Trainer Todd Pletcher says he will take his time in moving MONBA (Maria's Mon) and COWBOY CAL (Giant's Causeway) to Churchill Downs after the pair finished one-two in Saturday's Blue Grass S. (G1) at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. read more