When news broke that Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo would not run in the Preakness Stakes (G1), Bill Knauf handled it about as well as you could expect from the chief executive of the track that plays host to the Triple Crown's second jewel.

Preakness Stakes (G1) notes from Laurel Park

This year's Preakness Stakes (G1) is full of bargain-priced horses, with seven of the 14 entrants costing less than $200,000. Despite being the least expensive horse in the field, selling for $12,000 as a yearling, Ocelli boasts the highest earnings.

Following the event's tradition of recalling the reasons, bad luck, or excuses that cost their Kentucky Derby (G1) entrant victory, trainer John Ennis at this year's Preakness Alibi Breakfast May 14 at Laurel Park, told the sad tale of Great White.

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As an owner and breeder, Peter Vegso has been tied to some top horses—grade 1 winners—and May 16 he'll be cheering for his first classic victory when undefeated, two-time stakes winner Taj Mahal starts in the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Laurel Park.

Preakness Stakes (G1) notes from Laurel Park

Jockeys Atsuya Nishimura and Cristian Torres received fines and suspensions for exceeding the number of permitted strikes of the riding crop while riding in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.

The Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park drew a full field of 3-year-olds attempting to make history for their connections in the Triple Crown series. Fourteen accomplished jockeys head to the starting gate, including five with Preakness wins.

Playing the waiting game paid off for trainer Danny Gargan and the connections of Talkin.

Kentucky Derby Fever can be overwhelming. It can cause horsemen to bumble and stumble, and make decisions that may be unwise and push the envelope a bit too far. But if anyone wants a cure for it, check with Chad Brown.

Trainer Jeremiah Englehart discusses namesake Pretty Boy Miah ahead of his step up in class for the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Laurel Park May 16.

Trainer Chad Summers discusses grade 1 winner Napoleon Solo ahead of his start May 16 in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Laurel Park.

Russell has been an amateur rider, an assistant trainer, the boss of her own barn, and a groundbreaker. She now aims to add classic-winning trainer to her résumé as well.

Corona de Oro's connections hope for a leap ahead when the consistent Bolt d'Oro colt starts in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park.

Take a look at the field for the 151st Preakness Stakes (G1) at Laurel Park in post position order.

With all of the heavy duty training completed, May 12 featured a routine morning of jogging and galloping around Laurel Park for those entrants on hand.

Although Golden Tempo is not pursuing the Triple Crown, his jockey Jose Ortiz will continue his quest to win all three races this season when he rides Chip Honcho in the $2 million Preakness Stakes May 16 at Laurel Park.

Preakness Stakes (G1) notes from Laurel Park

Rose's Desert, the dam of Preakness Stakes (G1) entrant The Hell We Did, is the gift that keeps giving for the Peacock family, and those associated with her at Shawhan Place, near Paris, Ky.