For the first time in 23 years, the Kentucky Derby winning horse will not compete in the Preakness Stakes.
Country House has been pulled from the race due to “a cough.”
Kentucky Derby winner Country House will not race in the Preakness Stakes, according to trainer Bill Mott.
He's the first Kentucky Derby winner to miss the Preakness since Grindstone in 1996. pic.twitter.com/oZaStjtgrM
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Country House will not be participating in the Preakness Stakes due to illness.
Without either of the top two from the Derby it could lead to a wide open affair.
TVG will be on-site at Pimlico beginning next Wednesday with all the latest news and handicapping notes.
— TVG (@TVG) May 7, 2019
Here is the owner talking about winning the Derby:
“To win it is only a dream. It's like winning the Super Bowl,” says the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Country House after controversial victory.
“The rules strictly state that you cannot move out of your lane and impede the progress of another horse.” https://t.co/6RSo29XMH9 pic.twitter.com/6BU1C9D9HO
— CNN (@CNN) May 7, 2019
