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The 134 running of the Preakness Stakes is this Saturday and the Preakness post positions have just been announced.

Let’s have a look…

1. Big Drama – John Velazquez – 10/1
2. Mine That Bird – Mike Smith – 6/1
3. Musket Man – Eibar Coa – 8/1
4. Luv Gov – Jamie Theriot – 50/1
5. Friesan Fire – Gabriel Saez – 6/1
6. Terrain – Jeremy Rose – 30/1
7. Papa Clem – Rafael Bejarano – 12/1
8. General Quarters – Julien Leparoux – 20/1
9. Pioneerof The Nile – Garrett Gomez – 5/1
10. Flying Private – Alan Garcia – 50/1
11. Take The Points – Edgar Prado – 30/1
12. Tone It Down – Kent Desormeaux – 50/1
13. Rachel Alexandra – Calvin Borel – 8/5

So what does it all mean?  Well, Rachel Alexandra is already the early favorite.

After winning the Kentucky Oaks by 20 lengths, Curlin owner Jess Jackson comes in and buys this filly with intentions of taking on the big boys in Baltimore.

So far she has shown no weaknesses. She’s won at multiple distances on multiple surfaces. This will be her first test against males, so you never know, but she’s passed every test thus far.

This is all assuming she runs of course, but if she does, she will likely be our favorite.

Remember, for all your Preakness odds and picks, head to ATS Sportsline.

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