Will Thunder Snow race in the 2017 Preakness Stakes?

Thunder Snow made some big headlines for all the wrong reasons at the Kentucky Derby, so will he get a chance to redeem himself at the Preakness Stakes on Saturday?

We all remember that memorable moment from the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago. No, we’re not talking about Always Dreaming crossing the finish line to etch his name in history as the latest winner of the Run for the Roses. We’re actually talking about what took place at the very beginning of the race with another participant in the running, Thunder Snow.

Just as the gates opened for the most exciting two minutes in all of sports, as the 19 other horses in the race were ready to glide to potential glory, Thunder decided, “Nope, nah, not really feeling this today. I’m done.”

At the time of the incident, it was really nothing to make a joke of. Whenever something like that happens to a horse in competition, the first thought that comes to your mind is a potential injury. And when it comes to thoroughbreds, injuries can sometimes mean imminent death is necessary. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case, as the doctor on the track let everyone know in the post-race news conference that Thunder Snow was checked out and deemed to be completely fine. More than likely, the pull up resulted because of a case of the spooks from somewhere.

The Kentucky Derby and that incident in the past, though, some may be wondering whether or not the 3-year-old will get a chance to redeem himself in the second leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, the Preakness Stakes.

Well, if you’re looking for the ultimate redemption story, you’re out of luck. Thunder Snow is not one of the 10 participants in the Preakness on Saturday, closing that door completely.