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2026 Preakness Stakes Picks, Post Positions & Handicapping Guide
Early betting outlook: Morning-line favorite Iron Honor headlines a tightly packed field, but Laurel Park’s tighter first turn and longer stretch may favor tactical runners like Taj Mahal and Chip Honcho, while Talkin (20-1) stands out as the strongest value play on the board. This 2026 Preakness Stakes handicapping guide covers everything you need to …
Blue Roan, Gray, or Grullo? A Horseman’s Guide to Identifying True Color
After 30 years of attending yearling sales, I’ve watched buyers pay premium prices for a ‘blue roan’ that turned completely white by age four. What is a Blue Roan horse? A blue roan horse is a black-based horse carrying the dominant roan gene (Rn), which creates a stable mixture of black and white hairs across …
What Type of Horse Wins the Preakness Stakes — and Does Laurel Park Change the Formula?
The Kentucky Derby rewards survival. The Preakness rewards position. Over the years, I have watched plenty of Derby closers come back two weeks later in Baltimore and suddenly look flat-footed turning for home. The horses that consistently perform well in the Preakness are rarely deep closers or one-dimensional speed horses. More often, they are tactical …
Horse Shipping Boots: What They Do, When Horses Need Them, and How to Use Them Right
Do horses need shipping boots? For any haul over 30 minutes, yes—I recommend them. Shipping boots are designed to protect the coronet band, knees, and hocks from trailer strikes and scrambling injuries during hauling. Whether you are making a 45-minute run to Fair Grounds or a longer trip to Delta Downs, one hard brake or …
I’m Miles Henry, an avid equestrian with a lifelong dedication to horses. My journey with horses inspired me to create this website, aiming to share valuable insights and celebrate the connection between horses and their owners. Read more about my story.