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In recent years, when a horse has been trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by John Velazquez, it has led to success.It was the case for Authentic, the Kentucky Derby champion, as well as Medina Spirit, who won at Churchill Downs this year.
Medina Spirit will try to win the second jewel of the Triple Crown on Saturday at the race course in Baltimore.Baffert has seven wins, but Velazquez has never ridden a horse to victory in the event.
The colt failed a drug test after the Kentucky Derby and has been the focus of much attention this week.The betting favorite to win the race, Medina Spirit, is on track to compete at the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Baffert has the top two favorites to win the race, and he has a pair of experienced jockeys riding them.Smith is riding Concert Tour for the first time and Velazquez will be looking to lead Medina Spirit to another victory.
Last year Velazquez came close with Authentic, who finished second to Swiss Skydiver.Velazquez is expected to perform well with Medina Spirit on Saturday.
Smith's most recent victory in the race was with Justify, the Baffert-trained Triple Crown champion.Concert Tour finished third in the Arkansas Derby on April 10 and is expected to be a top contender this year.
Baffert won't be going to the Preakness after Medina Spirit tested positive for a drug.Jimmy Barnes is in Baltimore with the two colts.
Barnes is confident that Medina Spirit is not tired after the Kentucky Derby win.
Barnes said that he had no wear and tear.He came out in good shape and moved quickly.