Pletcher

Pletcher is always one to look ahead rather than behind, so he is already focused on how to best prepare his colt for the next step in a possible Triple Crown bid, the May 15 Preakness Stakes at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course.

Derby winner Super Saver isn't spent, trainer Pletcher says 2010

Todd Pletcher is convinced he knows the winning formula, yet the Kentucky Derby has been elusive for the four-time Eclipse Award winner as the top trainer in North America.

Kentucky Derby represents a 'humbling, challenging race' 2010

Pletcher is cautiously optimistic that Super Saver will run well in the 1 3/16-mile Preakness.

Derby winner Super Saver isn't spent, trainer Pletcher says 2010

LOUISVILLE Todd Pletcher is as even-keeled as it gets in the nerve-wracking, emotion-driven sport of Thoroughbred racing.

For Pletcher, perennial Derby hopes rise again 2008

Despite strong performances such as Bluegrass Cat's runner-up Derby showing, Pletcher is a combined 0-for-19 in Triple Crown races.

USATODAY.com - Anti-climactic Belmont is here 2006

Pletcher is entrusting him with Kentucky Derby prospect Bandini this season as one of the four horses assigned to him.

USATODAY.com 2005

A horse named Closeup terrorized everyone in Pletcher's barn in the late 1990s until Perry came along.

USATODAY.com 2005

9. Estimate drops in for a tag for Pletcher after earning minor rewards against better.

NY Daily News JERRY BOSSERT 2011

"A lot of guys you look at and they're closest to the fence, but they're not on the rail," Pletcher said.

Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver will run in Preakness 2010

"He told me to soak it all in, enjoy the moment," Pletcher said.

Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver will run in Preakness 2010