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The field breaks from the gate during the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in 2012. Kentucky Derby winner Orb is the favorite this year. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

138th Preakness Stakes: Monzo’s Preview, Predictions And Horses Worth Betting

Orb drew the unfortunate rail, taking the first post. Let’s break down the field, starting with the Kentucky Derby winner.

17 hours ago

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Sports Verdict: Most Impressive Start To The Season? Mariano Rivera Vs. Miguel Cabrera

Two of the elite talents in the American League, Miguel Cabrera and Mariano Rivera, have begun this year no differently than any other they have played.

2013/05/16

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How I’d Bet $100 On The Preakness Stakes

Since 2000, seven post-time favorites have won the Preakness. There is no doubt that this year’s post-time favorite will be Kentucky Derby winner Orb.

2013/05/16

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Kentucky Derby: A Solid Field Of Colts Set For The 2013 Edition

This year is the first time that colts making the field in the Kentucky Derby qualified under a new points system. In years past, colts qualified based on graded stakes earnings.

2013/05/02

Alex Rodriguez (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Keidel: No Apologies Left For Vanity-Driven A-Roid

Alex Rodriguez has become the disaster du jour — an endless loop of errors off-the-field that dwarf any gaffes on the diamond.

2013/01/29

Proposed Cosmos stadium at Belmont Park (credit: Spectorgroup / Populous / Cameron)

New York Cosmos Planning New Soccer Stadium At Belmont Park Racetrack

The proposal also includes plans for restaurants, retail space, a hotel and a park. It would be built in a corner of the Elmont property that borders New York City.

2013/01/16

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

By The Numbers: Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown

Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown placed him into an elite group in history.

2012/11/26

American League MVP candidates Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout (credits: Thearon W. Henderson, Tim Umphrey/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Cabrera Vs. Trout — Sorting Through The Great 2012 AL MVP Debate

Both Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout have had historic 2012 seasons, but only one can take home the AL MVP.

2012/10/04

Miguel Cabrera (credit: David Maxwell/Getty Images), Dickey fans (credit: Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Palladino: Dickey, Cabrera And Triple Crown; A Rooting Interest In History

R.A. Dickey gave us something to feel good about Thursday. Maybe Miguel Cabrera will give us something else to rejoice next week. Go ahead. You know you want to root for the Triple Crown.

2012/09/28

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I’ll Have Another Ailing Well Before Belmont

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another was ailing well before he was retired from racing with a tendon injury the day ahead of his bid to win the Belmont Stakes.

2012/07/11

J. Paul Reddam, I'll Have Another (credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another Owner Admits Greed Had ‘Something To Do’ With Selling Colt Overseas

J. Paul Reddam says he sold his Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner to a farm in Japan for $10 million, a price that far exceeded any amount he was offered in the United States.

2012/07/10

144th Belmont Stakes

Liguori: What A Weekend!

Let’s give some love to LeBron James, Union Rags, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal, the Seawolves and to a Chinese woman named Shanshan Feng.

2012/06/12

Trainer Doug O'Neill walks with I'll Have Another during a press conference outside of barn two on June 8 Elmont, New York. (credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

‘I’ll Have Another’ Scratched From Belmont Stakes, Forced To Retire

The elusive Triple Crown will have to wait at least one more year as I’ll Have Another will not race in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes.

2012/06/08

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Monzo: 2012 Belmont Stakes Preview And Picks

There have been 11 horses since 1978 to take the first two jewels of the Triple Crown, only to falter at the Belmont Stakes. I’ll Have Another has a chance to make history — or become No. 12.

2012/06/08

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I’ll Have Another Trainer ‘Very Happy’ With Belmont Prep, Declines Subway Series Honor

Triple Crown contender I’ll Have Another turned in another strong gallop as he prepares for the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

2012/06/08

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