As the racing writer for the Lexington Herald- Leader, I have won three Eclipse Awards in thoroughbred racing, three Hervey Awards in harness racing, and I have had a lifetime of working with horses, on the track and in the show ring. But most of all, I simply enjoy horses. The opportunity to write about them has been a true gift.
Alicia Wincze is a general assignment sportswriter, covering everything from the Kentucky Derby to girls' soccer. She started riding at age 8 and was a four-year member of the Pace University equestrian team.
Friday, and minus one Preakness horse
Posted by Maryjean Wall on May 16, 2008
The Preakness Stakes has lost Behindatthebar due to a bruised foot. The son of Forest Wildcat was scratched Friday morning, leaving 12 in the race Saturday.
The announcement was made from Belmont Park, where Behindatthebar has been training.
The Lexington Stakes winner had drawn post position No. 5. With him out of that starting spot, all horses to the outside of him will move in by one stall, including 1-2 favorite Big Brown who now will start from post No. 6.
