Silent Tactic, scratched days before the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) because of a bruised foot, remains on target for the May 16 Preakness Stakes (G1) if the issue does not resurface following a half-mile breeze in :48 4/5 May 8 at Churchill Downs.
Only a trainer in Illinois for six years, Vance Childers is suspended for three years and 10 months. He relied too heavily on racetrack veterinarian Dr. Donald J. McCrosky, who faces his own suspension of 24 years and fines totaling $300,000.
Light Won Up headlines a field of 10 for the $100,000 Senorita Stakes (G3T) May 9 at Santa Anita Park. The 3-year-old City of Light filly returns to the downhill turf course where she secured a 2 3/4-length win in the Sweet Life Stakes Feb. 7.
With the connections of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo skipping the Preakness (G1), it's the third time in five years that the Derby winner will not race in the Preakness. Take a deep-dive look at changes being considered for the Preakness.