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Great White: The Massive Contender in the Preakness
16 May
Summary
- Great White is a massive horse, standing 17.2 hands tall and weighing over 1,300 pounds.
- He was scratched from the Kentucky Derby after falling at the starting gate.
- Despite his size, he is described as a happy, kind horse with light feet.

Great White, a horse of immense stature, is poised to make an impression at the Preakness Stakes. This impressive colt measures 17.2 hands tall and exceeds 1,300 pounds, distinguishing him from the typical Thoroughbred.
He experienced a setback on May 2, when he was scratched from the Kentucky Derby after an incident at the starting gate. Fortunately, Great White was unharmed and is now prepared for his appearance in the Preakness Stakes.
Despite his massive size, jockey Andie Biancone, who has galloped with him, describes Great White as a joyful and gentle horse. He is listed at 15-1 on the morning line and previously won the John Battaglia Memorial race.