Derby winner Mage confirmed for Preakness in Triple Crown bid

• Kentucky Derby winner Mage will run in the Preakness
• Middle jewel of Triple Crown set for Pimlico on 20 May

Kentucky Derby winner Mage will run in the 148th Preakness following an encouraging workout at Churchill Downs, its co-owner said.

Mage galloped about one and a half miles at a brisk pace with exercise rider JJ Delgado aboard on a cloudy but mild Friday morning at the track. Co-owner and bloodstock agent Ramiro Restrepo said the chestnut colt was thriving" with good energy levels after his latest training session since winning the 149th Derby, paving the way for the horse to enter the Triple Crown's second jewel at Pimlico in Baltimore.