The 148th running of the $1.5 million, Grade 1 Preakness Stakes Saturday at Pimlico brings together a field of eight, led by Mage, winner of the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve two weeks ago.
It's called the "Puma System" and it has turned the 2023 Triple Crown on its ear.
It was created by trainer Gustavo Delgado, a.k.a. "The Puma," who crafted it during his reign as Venezuela's top trainer and the winner of the country's Triple Crown three times along with a number of other classic victories.
Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.
The television audience watching the 148th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 20 should be robust based on the announcement that Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner Mage will be pointed to the race, adding more excitem