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05-18-2006, 05:17 AM
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Barbaro favored over eight Preakness opponents (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=63869&subsec=2)
Lael Stable's Barbaro, who stayed undefeated with a dominating effort in the Kentucky Derby (G1) two weeks ago at Churchill Downs, was pegged as the even-money favorite against a very different cast than he last faced for the 131st edition of the Preakness Stakes (G1) on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=63869&subsec=2)

Derby starters face tough test in Preakness on two weeks rest (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=63865&subsec=2)
Only three Kentucky Derby (G1) starters were entered on Wednesday for the $1-million Preakness Stakes (G1), the lowest amount of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City>Derby</st1:City> starters in the middle jewel of Thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown since only two <st1:City>Derby</st1:City> starters in the 1980 Preakness. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=63865&subsec=2)

Liens Filed Against NYRA Over Lapsed Pension Payments (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33578)
The financially troubled New York Racing Association is facing two federal tax liens after failing to make about $7.5 million in payments on two employee pension plans, according to a watchdog group. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33578)

A Bit O'Gold, Canadian Horse of Year, Retired (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33594)
A Bit O'Gold, Canada's Horse of the Year in 2005, has been retired from racing. Blood-Horse (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33594)