Onward to Pimlico

And so we go on to the second crown in the jewel. Here's what I think a little more than a week out for the Preakness Stakes:

• If Rachel Alexandra enters she's either the favorite or second choice.
• Pioneerof the Nile will be favored.
• The top three finishers are likely to be from the Derby field.
• Mine That Bird either stakes his claim as a super horse or goes the route of Lil E. Tee. I didn't have him in the Derby, and I'll take a stand against in the Preakness.
• Big Drama poses the biggest "outsider" chance...besides the filly.

I'm feeling Papa Clem right now, but it's far too early and interesting to start handicapping.