Friesan Fire Confirmed 2009 Preakness Stakes Contender
Friesan Fire is one of the confirmed Preakness Stakes contenders after the colt finished next-to-last as the wagering favorite in the Kentucky Derby.
Race horse trainer Larry Jones announced his decision to run Friesan Fire in the Preakness Stakes Tuesday morning after Friesan Fire worked out at Pimlico Race Course with jockey Gabriel Saez aboard.
Larry Jones said he liked what he saw and that Friesan Fire has fully recovered from injuries he sustained in the Kentucky Derby 2009.
Friesan Fire was sent off as the horse betting favorite in the Kentucky Derby field, but got banged around at the start and injured his left front hoof. Friesan Fire also had several cuts on his legs.
Jones said he’s not looking forward to competing against standout filly Rachel Alexandra, but he believes her running against the boys will be good for horse racing.
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"Friesan Fire Confirmed 2009 Preakness Stakes Contender" was posted on 12 May 2009 12:27 PM under Horse Racing News, Horses, Preakness Stakes, Race Tracks, Stakes Races, Triple Crown
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