Orb is becoming familiar with Pimlico, visiting the track... (Jim McCue/Maryland Jockey Club)

Kentucky Derby winner Orb got well acquainted with his new surroundings at Pimlico Wednesday morning. After arriving from Belmont Park on Monday and walking the shedrow of the Preakness Stakes Barn Tuesday, Orb made his first appearance on the racetrack at approximately 6 a.m. (EDT).

The Shug McGaughey-trained three-year-old colt prepared for a start in Saturday's Preakness by jogging once around the racetrack under exercise rider Jenn Patterson while accompanied by a pony.

"Everything was really good. He turned and jogged the wrong way. He was moving really well and full of energy. He appears to be settled in back here and I'm pleased with what I see," said McGaughey while his Derby winner grazed in the grassy area near the Preakness Stakes Barn.

...walking the shedrow with trainer Shug McGaughey... (Harold Roth/Horsephotos.com)

Orb walked around the saddling area under the cover of the grandstand and stood quietly in a stall while being attended to by Patterson, whose work with the likely Preakness favorite has received high praise from McGaughey.

"Without her, we wouldn't be here. It's not only her riding ability, it's her horsemanship and dedication to the whole thing," said McGaughey, who detailed the many miles logged and hours worked by Patterson while working with Orb in Florida and Kentucky. "Nobody will know how much I appreciate her and what I think of her and her abilities. The rapport we have between each other...I think it's a pretty remarkable relationship."

Orb, who came to Pimlico riding a five-race winning streak, including a 2 1/2-length Kentucky triumph on May 4, has amazed his trainer with his development.

...and grazing on the lush, green grass at Old Hilltop (Harold Roth/Horsephotos.com)

"His work at Belmont on Monday was something I had never seen, maybe before -- the way he finished up with very little urging, if any; the way he was striding out and the way he was holding his leads. He's sure come a long ways since the Florida Derby. I think there's more there, but he's got to tell us that. I can't wait to run him on Saturday afternoon and, maybe we'll see something special."

A victory on Saturday would put Orb in line to become the 12th Triple Crown champion and first since Affirmed (1978) with a triumph in the Belmont Stakes. McGaughey admitted that that thought has crossed him mind.

"I wouldn't be telling the truth if I said, 'No.' I try to block it out, but if you're in this position, anybody would think about it. Of course, you get reminded of it quite often," McGaughey said. "It's a thrilling thought, but we've got to get by Saturday. If we get by Saturday, it'll be quite an interesting three weeks."