Travel and Leisure writer Dan Koday went to the Preakness with 10,000 others and writes about his experience.
146th Preakness
Bred and owned by small-scale breeder John and Diane Fradkin and trained by Michael McCarthy, Rombauer won for the 'little guy'.
Field of 10 includes Kentucky Derby winner who tested positive following his big win and stablemate Concert Tour, both trained by Baffert.
Medina Spirit and mate Concert Tour are permitted to race in the Preakness Stakes May 15 against eight others.
The draw for posts for the second jewel of the Triple Crown has been moved to May 11 as officials await further tests on Derby winner.