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Russell-Sheldon Duo Poised for Historic Preakness Win

5/15/2026

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Brittany Russell and husband Sheldon could become the first married trainer-jockey pair to win a Triple Crown race.
Russell will ride Taj Mahal in the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park Saturday.
Taj Mahal entered unbeaten in three Park starts and opened at 5-1 odds behind favorite Iron Honor.
A win would place Russell with Cherie DeVaux and Jenna Antonucci as women to have trained winners of each Triple Crown leg.

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Brittany Russell and husband Sheldon could become the first married trainer-jockey pair to win a Triple Crown race.
Russell will ride Taj Mahal in the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park Saturday.
Taj Mahal entered unbeaten in three Park starts and opened at 5-1 odds behind favorite Iron Honor.
A win would place Russell with Cherie DeVaux and Jenna Antonucci as women to have trained winners of each Triple Crown leg.