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Derby winner Orb disappoints in the Preakness

Orb needed a Preakness win to set the stage for a Triple try three weeks later in the Belmont Stakes.

10 Things to Know about the Preakness _ and beyond

The Preakness distance is 1 3-16 miles, a sixteenth of a mile shorter than the Kentucky Derby, and five sixteenths shorter than the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes, called the Test of the Champion.

Orb favored in Preakness,setting up Triple Crown try

"Getting it done would mean defeating eight rivals in the 1 3/16-mile Preakness to set up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes three weeks from Saturday.

What to watch for at the Preakness

If he wins, Orb will attempt to become the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978 at the Belmont Stakes on June 8.

Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try

"Getting it done would mean defeating eight rivals in the 1 3-16-mile Preakness to set up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes three weeks from Saturday.

Rosario having the ride of a lifetime with Orb

"Orb is the even-money favorite to beat eight rivals and set up a Triple Crown try in three weeks at the Belmont Stakes.

Orb has gone from ordinary to extraordinary

"Despite Orb's troubles at the start of his racing career, McGaughey now marvels at what may be the best horse he's ever trained over a 34-year career that includes 1989 Belmont Stakes winner Easy...

Derby winner Orb faces a friend in the Preakness

Orb is aiming for the second jewel of the Triple Crown, and a chance three weeks later at the Belmont Stakes to become the first horse to sweep the series since Affirmed in 1978.

Derby winner Orb impresses with workout at Belmont

A win would set up a Triple Crown chance in the Belmont Stakes on June 8.

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May 71938 - Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby by one length over Dauber.1952 - One Count, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Belmont Stakes by 2 1/2 lengths over heavily...

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