The grey colt left his rivals crying uncle as he stormed to victory in the second jewel of the American Triple Crown.
Laurel Park
Russell will try to emulate Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Cherie DeVaux in the Preakness Stakes on May 16.
The Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is passing on the second jewel of the Triple Crown and thus the race could be won by anyone.
This year's second jewel of the Triple Crown does not have the Kentucky Derby winner in the field and will be run at Laurel.
Eight horse deaths in October due to leg fractures have led the Maryland Jockey Club and Stronach Group to cancel racing and workouts.
The Stronach Group has announced that Belinda Stronach will take over the leadership role from her father, Frank Stronach
