Mine That Bird won't pass up Preakness

Mine That Bird won't pass up Preakness - Philadelphia Daily News

Mine That Bird's people had never considered the Preakness because they never thought they were going to win the Derby. They did, though. Then, they considered the May 16 Preakness for a day. And they are off to Pimlico with the 50-1 Derby winner.

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