Baltimore • Unencumbered by a jockey and suddenly free to run wherever he darn pleased, Bodexpress decided to take a shot at winning the Preakness.
Taking one of the most memorable trips in the 149-year history of Pimlico Race Course, Bodexpress followed the leaders without a rider on board and at one point appeared to be a contender in the 13-horse race.
"You've got to be careful because some of them try to win," said trainer Bob Baffert, who saddled race favorite Improbable. "I've had horses that try to win. They actually run a great race sometimes.