Mage faces tough Preakness challenge as First Mission scratched by vet
by Guardian sport and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#6BT75)
- First Mission scratched from Preakness ahead of $1.65m race
- Mage faces tough challenge in middle jewel of Triple Crown
Brad Cox-trained First Mission has been scratched from the Preakness on the advice of veterinarians, taking one of the top contenders out of the Triple Crown race 36 hours before post time.
Owner Godolphin and the Maryland Jockey Club announced the scratch early Friday, saying vets identified an issue with First Mission's left hind ankle.
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