FIRST WORD

The horse has just been training very well since the Derby. He bounced out of the race in great condition, and I think he deserves a chance in the race.”

Trainer Chad Brown, confirming Sunday that Kentucky Derby runner-up Good Magic will run in the Preakness this Saturday and challenge Justify. Also Sunday, trainer-owner Mick Ruis said Bolt d’Oro, who finished 12th in the Derby, will not run in the Preakness. A field of eight horses is now expected for the second leg of the Triple Brown in Baltimore.