May 19 (UPI) -- For the first time in what could be considered the "modern era," Saturday's Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, the second jewel of the U.S. Triple Crown, has only one contestant returning from the Kentucky Derby -- the winner, Mage.
The race does, however, have some interesting and promising "new shooters" among the other seven in the short field.
And it marks trainer Bob Baffert's return to the Triple Crown trail for the first time since he was suspended by Churchill Downs after the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
Pimlico is the center ring of weekend horse racing action, but there are other important heats set for Churchill Downs, Santa Anita and Belmont Park.
Kentucky Derby winner Mage confirmed for Preakness to face tough new rivals
