Preakness Stakes Confidence Game Resumes Training For Keith Desormeaux | 2023 Preakness Stakes News May 10, 2023 Confidence Game (Johnny Voodoo/Eclipse Sportswire/CSM) Preakness Stakes Confidence Game Resumes Training For Keith Desormeaux | 2023 Preakness Stakes News May 10, 2023 By: Press Release email Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article Confidence Game, 10th in the Kentucky Derby (G1) in his first race since winning Oaklawn Park’s Feb. 25 Rebel Stakes (G2), resumed training Wednesday with a gallop at Churchill Downs.Trainer Keith Desormeaux would like to run in the Preakness Stakes (G1), a race he won in 2016 with Exaggerator, but wants to make sure the colt’s energy level has returned. 2023 Preakness Stakes Desormeaux said the 10 weeks between races “had nothing to do” with Confidence Game’s placing. That said, he thinks having that time off between the Rebel and the Derby will play in Confidence Game’s favor in the Preakness.“You want me to just lay down the law, the truth?” he joked earlier in the week before returning to California to check on his Santa Anita barn. “I used the Derby to prep for the Preakness. A $50,000 (in entry fees) workout. We got to party, got a saddle towel, got a lot of good pictures, prep for the Preakness. Now all I’ve got to do is jog him, light gallop, and we’re ready.” Desormeaux said the Derby field doesn’t get the respect it merits, starting with Mage’s late rally to edge the gritty Two Phil’s by a length.“I heard some rumbling that it was a great year to win with a lesser horse. That’s B.S.,” he said. “Those are some good horses. I thought it was high quality, even with (Florida Derby winner) Forte out and (Santa Anita Derby winner) Practical Move. How much better is it with those guys? But I still think it was an awesome race.” Join the Inner Circle Sign up for exclusive 10% discount on orders, plus be the first to access our daily free and premium horse racing picks, articles, podcasts, and more! Sign Up
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