The excitement is building for the 150th Preakness Stakes, set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. While this year's event won’t crown a Triple Crown winner, the race still promises thrilling moments, fierce competition, and a wide-open field of contenders.
🕕 When and Where to Watch
📺 Broadcast Time: The main event is set to begin at 6:50 p.m. ET.
🎥 Where to Watch: You can catch the live action on NBC Sports and stream it on Peacock.
📍 Venue: Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, MD
🚫 No Triple Crown This Year
There’s a major twist this year — Sovereignty, the horse that won the Kentucky Derby, will not be running the Preakness Stakes. The team behind Sovereignty decided to rest the horse for the upcoming Belmont Stakes, aiming to keep him in top form.
So with Sovereignty out, the race is now wide open for a new champion to rise.
🏇 Top Horses to Watch
Here are some of the top names running this weekend:
✨ Journalism – The Front-Runner
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Trained by Michael McCarthy, Journalism is the clear favorite 🥇
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Finished second in the Kentucky Derby
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Known for a strong late sprint and consistent performance
“He should be the favorite,” said veteran trainer Bob Baffert, who has won this race a record eight times.
⚡ Sandman – Metallica's Favorite
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Named after the song Enter Sandman 🎸
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Finished 7th in the Kentucky Derby
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Has a strong fan following and improved track conditions this time
🎯 Goal Oriented – Baffert’s Big Hope
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Trained by Bob Baffert, back after his suspension
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Looking to grab Baffert his ninth Preakness victory
🐎 Other Horses to Keep an Eye On
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River Thames (9-2 odds) – Consistent performer
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Clever Again (5-1 odds) – Gaining momentum among bettors
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Heart of Honor, Pay Billy, American Promise, and Gosger round out field
🧮 Preakness 2025: Official Odds
Here are the latest odds for the race:
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🥇 Journalism – 8-5
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⚡ Sandman – 4-1
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💦 River Thames – 9-2
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💡 Clever Again – 5-1
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🎯 Goal Oriented – 6-1
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🛡️ Heart of Honor – 12-1
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🇺🇸 American Promise – 15-1
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🪙 Pay Billy – 20-1
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🔔 Gosger – 20-1
🤔 What Makes This Year’s Preakness Different?
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First time in five of the last seven years that the Derby winner has skipped the Preakness
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Opens the field to new rising stars
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Fan favorites like Journalism and Sandman are ready to shine
