Geri Favored in Mott-Heavy Pimlico Special

Geri, the best second stringer in any trainer’s barn, is the 6-5 favorite against three rivals in today’s $582,000 Pimlico Special at Baltimore. Bill Mott, who will saddle Geri, also trains Cigar, who won last year’s Special for victory No. 7 in his 14-race winning streak. Geri, who has won six in a row, will be ridden by Jerry Bailey and will carry 118 pounds. Also in the field are Mott trainees Wekiva Springs, who will be ridden by Mike Smith; Key Of Luck, Gary Stevens riding, and Star Standard, Pat Day riding. Geri and Wekiva Springs were 1-2 in the Oaklawn Handicap last month.