Preakness Favorite Muth Scratched: Horse Arrives with High Temperature at Pimlico

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Muth arrived at Pimlico with temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius)
Preakness favorite Muth scratched from race due to high temperature
Trainer Bob Baffert made decision to scratch horse based on high temperature
Preakness Favorite Muth Scratched: Horse Arrives with High Temperature at Pimlico

Preakness Favorite Muth Scratched from Race Due to High Temperature

Muth, the favorite for the Preakness Stakes, has been scratched from the race after developing a high temperature upon arrival at Pimlico Race Course. The horse was being overseen by trainer Bob Baffert and his assistant Jimmy Barnes.

According to reports, Muth arrived at Pimlico on May 14 after an 18-hour journey from Santa Anita Park in California. Upon arrival, the horse's temperature reached 103 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), which is above the normal range for a healthy Thoroughbred.

Baffert made the decision to scratch Muth due to his high temperature, stating that


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Bob Baffert’s Muth, the morning line favorite, out of Preakness with fever

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Dave Sheinin Wednesday, 15 May 2024 15:42
  • Unique Points
    • Muth, the morning line favorite for the Preakness Stakes, was scratched from the race due to a fever.
    • Baffert-trained colt Muth was doing well before developing a fever and being withdrawn from the Preakness Stakes.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Muth, the morning line favorite for the Preakness Stakes, was scratched from the race due to a fever.[
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The Preakness Stakes post positions with the most and fewest winners

NBC Washington Eric Mullin Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:21
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    • The No. 6 post position has produced the most Preakness Stakes winners with a total of 17 victories.
    • The No. 8 post position has the fewest wins with a total of 10 victories in 92 starts.
    • Imagination will race from post position 8 in the Preakness Stakes.
    • Mystik Dan won the Kentucky Derby and will race in the Preakness Stakes.
    • Mystik Dan started from post position 3 at the Kentucky Derby and will race from post position 4 at the Preakness Stakes.
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    • Imagination will race from post position 8 in the Preaknes Stakes.
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    The article provides factual information about the Preakness Stakes and its history without making any fallacious claims. The author does not make any arguments or use inflammatory rhetoric. However, there are a few instances of appeals to authority when the author cites TwinSpires.com for information on Preakness winners by post position.
    • The No. 6 post position has produced the most winners at 17.
    • The No. 4 and No. 7 post positions are tied for the second-most victories at 14 apiece.
    • Here’s a full look at the Preakness winners by post position, along with each gate’s most recent champion, according to TwinSpires.com
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Preakness favorite Muth scratched after spiking fever

NBA Nuggets (Mar 7, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN Issue of the Site: NBA Issues Of The Site. This is a sample name for this site. Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:21
  • Unique Points
    • Muth had a temperature of 103 degrees upon arrival at Pimlico Race Course.
    • Muth was previously scratched from the Hopeful Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course last summer and returned to action in the fall.
    • Imagination, Tuscan Gold, and Catching Freedom are supporting favorites in the now eight-horse race.
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    • Muth has been scratched from the race due to a fever.
    • Muth was doing well before developing a fever and being withdrawn from the Preakness Stakes.
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Baffert: Fever Results in Muth's Scratch From Preakness

BloodHorse Byron King Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:22
  • Unique Points
    • Muth had a temperature of 103 degrees upon arrival at Pimlico Race Course.
    • Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert made the decision to scratch Muth due to his high temperature.
    • Muth was previously scratched from the Hopeful Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course last summer and returned to action in the fall.
    • Muth won both his races this year, including the San Vicente Stakes (G2) and Arkansas Derby (G1)
    • Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan is now likely to be the Preakness favorite with Muth’s scratch.
  • Accuracy
    • Muth was doing well before developing a fever and being withdrawn from the Preakness Stakes.
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