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John Clay: Racing world craves greatness from Orb

We have not seen a Triple Crown winner since 1978, but for some reason, maybe because we are optimistic and sentimental fools when it comes to horses, even with two legs of the Triple Crown remaining, this year feels different, as if there really is more of a chance the feat can be accomplished.

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Preakness: Baffert, Lukas agree: It will take something out of the norm to beat Orb

Hall of Fame trainers D. Wayne Lukas and Bob Baffert both have horses in Saturday's Preakness Stakes, and both know what they're up against in the Kentucky Derby winner. "Orb, he's a freak," Baffert said.

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Rosario the right jockey at the right time for Derby winner Orb

Joel Rosario will be aboard Orb in Saturday's second leg of Thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes.

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Friday Preakness videos for mobile/iPad: Lexington native Shug McGaughey on Orb's chances of winning, more

Lexington native Shug McGaughey, trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Orb, is asked at Pimlico on Friday what it will take to beat his horse in the Preakness. See more on Orb and from Bob Baffert and Doug O'Neill

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D. Wayne Lukas talks about his Preakness entries

Trainer D. Wayne Lukas talks about his Preakness entries -- Will Take Charge, Oxbow and Titletown Five.

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Shug McGaughey the day before the Preakness

Lexington native Shug McGaughey, trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Orb, is asked at Pimlico on Friday what it will take to beat his horse in the Preakness.

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Doug O'Neill at the Preakness

Trainer Doug O'Neill, who won the Preakness last year with I'll Have Another, talks about the race and his entry this year, Goldencents.

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Orb takes a break

Kentucky Derby winner takes a break outside his barn at Pimlico the day before the Preakness.

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Column: Everybody else had a shot. Why not Shug?

Everybody else had their shot.

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What to watch for at the Preakness

All eyes will be on Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The 3-year-old colt will take on eight challengers in the second leg of the Triple Crown. If he wins, Orb will attempt to become the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978 at the Belmont Stakes on June...