Preakness Stakes 2023: Blazing Sevens Horse Racing Profile

Written By Road to CFB | Last Updated at April 18, 2023

Blazing Sevens is a probable for the 2023 Preakness Stakes field behind two victories last year. The three-year-old Colt has run in many high-profile prep races, most recently the Blue Grass Stakes. While he's come close, a 100 Brisnet speed figure (BSF) – a strong indicator of Derby success – remains elusive. Below, we'll look at everything you need to know to bet this horse in the upcoming Preakness Stakes.

The Preakness runs Saturday, May 20 from Pimlico Race Track. Kentucky Derby winner Mage seeks the second jewel in the Triple Crown.

Blazing Sevens Preakness Stakes Profile

Record: 2-0-2 (6)

Owner: Rodeo Creek Racing, LLC

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

Trainer: Chad C. Brown

Running Style: Closer

Last race: Showed at Blue Grass Stakes (G1)

Sire/Dam: Good Magic/Trophy Girl

Post position: 7

Morning line odds: 6-1

Blazing Sevens Past Performances

Date	Race	Length	Beyer Speed Figure	Finish
4/8/23	Blue Grass Stakes (G1)	1 1/8 miles	94	3rd
3/4/23	Fountain of Youth (G2)	1 1/16 miles	64	8th
11/4/22	Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1)	1 1/16 miles	94	4th
10/1/22	Champagne S.	1 mile	98	1st
9/5/22	Hopeful (G1)	7 furlongs	81	3rd
7/24/22	MSW	6 furlongs	88	1st

The Word On Blazing Sevens

May 16: Coincidentally, Blazing Sevens will run out of Gate 7 for the Preakness. He opened at 6-1 on the morning line odds, the fourth-shortest odds in the field of eight.

Follow TheLines on Twitter for more Triple Crown betting content

Kentucky Derby Odds 2023

Morning line odds and post draw for the Preakness Stakes can be found below.

Post Position	Horse	Jockey	Odds
#1	National Treasure	John Velazquez	3-1
#2	Chase the Chaos	Sheldon Russell	30-1
#3	Mage	Javier Castellano	4-5
#4	Coffeewithchris	Jamie Rodriguez	20-1
#5	Red Route One	Joel Rosario	8-1
#6	Perform	Fergal Lynch	12-1
#7	Blazing Sevens	Irad Ortiz Jr.	5-1
SCR	First Mission	Luis Saez	SCR