Kentucky Derby runner-up Nehro is still a "maybe" to join the 2011 Preakness field as of Sunday, owner Ahmad Zayat again asserted. He says the final decision will come Monday after a morning breeze to assess his temperment. Nehro has put in three races in six weeks, all of them highly competitive and resulting in second-place finishes. One more would be a lot to ask of any contender, but Zayat thinks it's worth considering:
Preakness Stakes 2011 Field: Nehro Still Questionable For Saturday
However, he is doing very well. His coat, his energy level, his demeanor have all been excellent since the Derby. After he breezes Monday, I will sit down with (trainer) Steve Asmussen and make a decision as to where we go.
If Nehro does race, he'll be among the favorites. The latest odds have him as a 5/1 pick, second to only Animal Kingdom/s 5/2.
The 2011 Preakness Stakes gets underway on May 21 at Pimlico. Stay with our Preakness Stakes StoryStream for more on the race. To look back at the Derby, check out SB Nation's 2011 Kentucky Derby StoryStream. Also, our horse racing blog And Down The Stretch They Come has two must-read resources for Derby and Preakness fans: A Beginner's Guide To Following Horse Racing and a glossary of horse racing terms.
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