Trainer Michael McCarthy said that colt continues to show all of the positive markers he looks for. Even as they move further away from the Preakness, the indicators McCarthy needs to see remain the same.

The road to Pimlico kicks off Saturday. Watch top horses and contenders in the Preakness Prep races, airing live on CNBC before the 150th Preakness.

Norm Casse-trained Practical Joke gelding, ridden to victory by John Velazquez, was claimed for $40,000 last September

The Friday before the Preakness Stakes is Black-Eyed Susan Day at Pimlico Race Course, and 11 News was there live with a preview of everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's races.