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Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not run in the Preakness

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Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not run in the Preakness

Rich Strike will not run in the Preakness Stakes. The colt's owner, Rick Dawson, wants to run him in Belmont Stake. It's the second time in four years that the Derby winner will skip the preaknesses. Steve Asmussen's Epicenter is the favorite for the May 21 Triple Crown. D. Wayne Lukas will send Secret Oath into the race. He will be shipped to Churchill Downs on Friday. They will work over the weekend and ship to Baltimore on Monday.

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