Join host Evan Groat as he sits down with Byron King, news editor for Bloodhorse.com, to preview the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes. In a unique year where the Kentucky Derby winner is not competing, King discusses the potential for a Triple Crown scheduling change and how the lack of star power has created a deep, 14-horse field with high betting value

This episode breaks down:

• The Field: Why favorites like Iron Honor (9-2) and Taj Mahal (5-1) are at the top of the morning line.
• The Venue: The impact of moving the race from Pimlico to Laurel Park and how it might provide a "home track edge".
• Top Picks: Byron King’s best value plays, including his insights on Iron Honor and the sleeper pick, "The Hell We Did".

Chapters:

• 00:00 – Welcome and Introduction to Byron King
• 00:15 – The Trend: Why the Kentucky Derby winner is missing the Preakness
• 01:28 – Is it time for a Triple Crown scheduling change?
• 03:03 – Breakdown of the 14-horse field and "New Shooters."
• 03:52 – Analyzing the Derby returnees: Oelli, Robusta, and Incredible
• 05:51 – Why Iron Honor is the morning line favorite
• 08:11 – Can Britney Russell make history with Taj Mahal?
• 10:11 – Betting value and finding angles in an open race
• 12:35 – The "Home Track Edge" at Laurel Park
• 13:32 – Byron King’s top picks: Iron Honor and "The Hell We Did."
• 15:02 – Closing remarks and where to find more expert analysis