Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty is not running in the Preakness Stakes and that means for a fifth time in the past seven years there is no chance of a Triple Crown champion going into the race.

Trainer Eric Reed says if there is anyone to blame for Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike’s poor performance in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, just point the finger at him.

When Rich Strike bolted into horse racing’s spotlight in a little over minute with his Kentucky Derby upset victory, he shared the stage with his handler, who has long toiled in the shadows constantly tending to the champion colt.

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike remains on track to race in the Belmont Stakes on June 11.

Early Voting held off hard-charging favorite Epicenter to win the Preakness Stakes.

Early Voting has won the Preakness Stakes, holding off a late challenge from fast-closing favorite Epicenter.

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike's absence from the Preakness has reignited the debate over whether the spacing of the three Triple Crown races should be changed.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter has been set as the morning line favorite for the Preakness.

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not run in the Preakness.

Did an 80-1 longshot really win the Kentucky Derby.

The celebration after Rich Strike’s stunning Kentucky Derby upset continued long into the night.

Jockey Sonny Leon and trainer Eric Reed hit the ground running in every way imaginable for the Kentucky Derby.

Rich Strike came charging up the rail to overtake the leaders in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby.

Longshot and final entry Rich Strike has crossed the finish line first in the 148th Kentucky Derby, outracing favorite Epicenter and Zandon.