Riding a win streak of 20 races, Ka Ying Rising remains the top-ranked horse in the world.

In the latest Odds and Trends, J. Keeler Johnson examines the best approaches for betting on the Preakness Stakes (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1).

Letters to the Editor for BloodHorse Daily May 13

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.

The second and final day of the under-tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale concluded May 13 with mixed emotions from consignors.

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.

Obliteration returns from Saudi Arabia in the listed Chick Lang Stakes May 16 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.

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.