2010 Preakness Picks

So my Kentucky Derby picks weren’t very good this year, but I’m hoping to make up for that with a successful Preakness. First off, I’m really disappointed Ice Box isn’t running.  I loved the way he tore through the field after a bad start at the Derby, and I thought he’d be a great pick here. Now for the horses that are running on Saturday (check the Past Performances if you want to follow along): Aikenite (20-1): Hasn’t won since he broke his maiden last August. Schoolyard Dreams (15-1): The extra 1/4 mile over his longest money finish is going to be too much. Pleasant Prince (20-1): He’s run 6 times already in 2010, including 3 times in the past 8 weeks.  Primed for a burnout. Northern Giant (30-1): Just broke his maiden in February, and hasn’t done a ton since then. Yawanna Twist (30-1): Not a ton of experience, but good showings with good Beyers in two G3 races this year.  I like him. Jackson Bend (12-1): Not a factor in the Derby.  Seem...