Antiquarian finished like a 3-year-old that would appreciate a longer distance when rallying past The Wine Steward to win the $200,000 Grade 3 Peter Pan Stakes at 1 1/8 miles on May 11 at Belmont at the Big A.
Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve winner Mystik Dan will continue his pursuit of racing's Triple Crown in the May 18 $2 million Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, trainer
Mystik Dan struck for a $39.22 upset in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 4 at Churchill Downs thanks to a grand-saving, rail-skimming trip under jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. in the first jewe
The Peter Pan Stakes just 12 months ago was a key steppingstone to the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets for eventual winner Arcangelo, who would go on to take home the 2023 Eclipse Award as champion 3-year-old male.
The sun was not yet shining on the old Kentucky home when Mystik Dan made his first appearance on the Churchill Downs main track since etching his name into racing history with a nose victory in the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
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