A horse named Great White, currently considered a contender for the Preakness Stakes, tips the scales at more than 1,300 pounds. Trainer John Ennis suggests the animal is still growing. This imposing physical stature comes into focus as Great White is slated to participate in the second leg of the Triple Crown.
The horse's weight is a significant, quantifiable metric, grounding its potential performance in physical reality.
In recent events, Great White was scratched from the Kentucky Derby after an incident where the horse reared up and fell, dislodging its rider. This led to questions about its ability to perform on dirt tracks, as its past races suggest a preference for synthetic surfaces. The horse is currently listed with 15-1 odds by DK Horse and 1/ST BET. Its past performances show losses when starting from inner post positions, specifically gates No. 1 and No. 2.
Further details emerge from race results, indicating a HRN Speed figure of 109 in the John Battaglia Memorial and a 108 in the Leonatus. Its Brisnet Speed figures range from 81 to 92. Despite the Kentucky Derby setback, trainer John Ennis has indicated that the horse’s behavior has remained consistent and that its running style could make it a compelling competitor. The horse returned to the barn immediately after the Derby incident and showed its usual energy.
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