Preakness is next for Derby winner

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Giacomo's stunning Kentucky Derby victory at 50-1 odds hasn't scared the competition away. The colt can expect to see some of the same rivals and a few new ones in Baltimore in two weeks for the second leg of the Triple Crown.

Jockey Mike Smith was still smiling Sunday, a day after riding Giacomo to the second-biggest upset in Derby history. They defeated 72-1 long shot Closing Argument by a half-length.

"I got up this morning, said my prayers and I said, 'Is this really true? Did I really win it?"' he said outside Giacomo's barn at Churchill Downs.

Typical of his low-key nature, winning trainer John Shirreffs had already returned to Southern California, leaving others to keep buzzing about his colt's stunning rally from 18th place to first.

If all goes well, Giacomo is expected to ship to Pimlico for the May 21 Preakness.

Asked if Giacomo could win that race, Smith said, "Without a doubt. I believe in him a lot."

Unlikely to race in Baltimore are: Buzzards Bay (fifth), Greeley's Galaxy (11th), Greater Good (13th), Spanish Chestnut (16th), Sort It Out (17th) and Bandini (19th).

The Preakness is limited to 14 starters, but there has not been a full field since 1992.