Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Claude “Shug” McGaughey Owners: Phipps Stable and Stuart Janney III Last race: Won Kentucky Derby by 2 1/2 lengths on May 4. Dam: Lady Liberty; Sire: Malibu Moon Earnings: $2,335,850 Of note: Has won his last five races and will likely be at least an even-money favorite in Saturday’s Preakness. Comment: Best horse, worst post position. Will need Rosario to prove again he’s one of the better riders in the race -- and world. If he gets his lane, he’ll win. (Matthew Stockman / Getty Images)
Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Doug O’Neill Owners: W.C. Racing, Dave Kenney and RAP Racing Last race: Finished 17th in the Derby. Dam: Golden Works; Sire: Into Mischief Earnings: $1.25 million Of note: In seven career races, has four firsts and a second. Comment: Ran in the Kentucky Derby, but not really. Figures to burst out of gate again. At this point, whether he sustains it is anyone’s guess. (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)
Jockey: Rosie Napravnik Trainer: Tom Amoss Owners: Goldmark Farm and Whisper Hill Farm Last race: Finished fifth in the Derby. Dam: Stage Stop; Sire: Midnight Lute Earnings: $477,695 Of note: Has two wins, three second-place finishes and a third in 10 career starts. Comment: Found a chance to win Kentucky Derby down stretch but did not take it. If anyone can persuade him to run this time, in Maryland, it’s Napravnik. (Rob Carr / Getty Images)
Jockey: Gary Stevens Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas Owner: Calumet Farm Last race: Finished sixth in the Derby. Dam: Tizamazing; Sire: Awesome Again Earnings: $383,500 Of note: Has two wins, a second and a third in 10 career starts. Comment: Was out early in Derby and stayed in it late. Might have taken too much out of him, but Stevens might be crafty enough to make him a factor. (Andy Lyons / Getty Images)