Derby Contender Gayego to Run in Preakness

The lone Kentucky Derby contender to give Derby winner Big Brown a run for his money, Gayego, will be racing in this weekend's 2008 Preakness Stakes.

Although he placed a disappointing 17th, Gayego's trainer Paulo Lobo says his dark bay colt really didn't overexert himself at the Derby and came back from the race with a healthy appetite and disposition.

"He came back very well," Lobo said. "He's been eating everything. He's feeling happy."

Gayego is expected to arrive at the Pimlico Race Course stables on Wednesday afternoon. If both horses get the green light for Saturday, it will be only the sixth time that two Kentucky Derby horses have moved onto the Preakness to compete in the classic. The last time was back in 1980 (and bettors may be interested to note that the challenger, Codex, defeated the Derby-winning filly Genuine Risk).

It's a great time to get in your Preakness Stakes betting!