In the 2004 Preakness Stakes, Rock Hard Ten was fractious behind the gate and difficult to load. When the gates opened, he broke alertly and jockey Gary Stevens placed him fourth in a field of ten runners.
In the 2004 Preakness Stakes, Rock Hard Ten displayed unruly behavior at the starting gate and was difficult to load. When the gates opened, he quickly moved forward and jockey Gary Stevens positioned him in fourth place amongst ten horses.