Derby winner Rich Strike won't race at Preakness

Longshot Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not enter the Preakness Stakes to chase a Triple Crown.

Owner Rick Dawson released a statement Thursday saying his horse will skip the May 21 Preakness to get more rest and recovery time ahead of the Belmont Stakes on June 11.

Dawson admitted that racing in the Preakness was "very, very tempting," but said he and trainer Eric Reed are "going to stay with our plan of what's