Preakness Stakes 2024: Catching Freedom Horse Racing Profile
Catching Freedom finished a modest fourth in the Kentucky Derby, finishing behind a three-horse photo finish. The showing was promising, even if it wasn’t the result his team hoped for, and Catching Freedom was confirmed to run in the Preakness Stakes. He closed at 14-1 in 2024 Preakness Stakes odds futures pool No. 2, about the same mark he went off at for the Derby. With two other strong horses entering the field (Muth, Imagination), Catching Freedom may fly under the radar and is worth a look for exotics at Pimlico Race Track.
Below, we’ll look at everything you need to know to bet Catching Freedom in the upcoming Preakness Stakes.
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Catching Freedom Horse Racing Profile
Record: 3-0-1 (6)
Owner: Albaugh Family Stables
Jockey: TBA
Trainer: Brad Cox
Color: Bay
Running Style: Closer
Last race: Finished fourth by a few lengths at the Kentucky Derby (GI)
Sire/Dam: Constitution/Catch My Drift
Post position: TBA
Morning line odds: TBD
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Catching Freedom Past Performances
| Date | Race | Length | Brisnet Speed Figure | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/23/24 | Louisiana Derby (G2) | 1 3/16 miles | 100 | 1st |
| 2/17/24 | Risen Star (G2) | 1 1/8 miles | 91 | 3rd |
| 1/1/24 | Smarty Jones (LS) | 1 1/16 miles | 89 | 1st |
| 11/9/23 | Alowc | 1 1/16 miles | 90 | 4th |
| 10/1/23 | Alowc | 1 mile | 83 | 1st |
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The Word On Catching Freedom
Mar. 23: Sat at the back of the back for a majority of the Louisiana Derby before closing down the second turn and final stretch. Made up several lengths to nose out the 2-1 favorite Tuscan Gold.
Apr. 7: Closed with the third-shortest odds (8-1) in the Kentucky Derby futures pool 6 behind Sierra Leone and Fierceness.
Apr. 27: Opened at 8-1 on the morning line, running out of Post 4.
May 4: Finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby, just a few lengths behind the three-horse photo finish.
Preakness Stakes Odds 2024
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| Post Position | Horse | Morning-Line Odds | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mugatu | 20-1 | Jeff Engler | Joe Bravo |
| 2. | Uncle Heavy | 20-1 | Butch Reid Jr. | Irad Ortiz Jr. |
| 3. | Catching Freedom | 6-1 | Brad Cox | Flavien Prat |
| 4. | Muth | SCR | Bob Baffert | Juan Hernandez |
| 5. | Mystik Dan | 5-2 | Kenny McPeek | Brian Hernandez Jr. |
| 6. | Seize the Gray | 15-1 | D. Wayne Lukas | Jaime Torres |
| 7. | Just Steel | 15-1 | D. Wayne Lukas | Joel Rosario |
| 8. | Tuscan Gold | 8-1 | Chad Brown | Tyler Gaffalione |
| 9. | Imagination | 6-1 | Bob Baffert | Frankie Dettori |
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