The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes is set to take place this Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, with a post time of 7:01 p.m. EDT. Eight horses have been entered into the race, with Journalism named as the morning line favorite at odds of 8-5.
Key Contenders
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Journalism
- Recently finished behind Sovereignty in the Kentucky Derby.
- Strong previous performance and favorable post position (number two).
- Ridden by Umberto Rispoli, who had a successful partnership during the Kentucky Derby.
- Bob Baffert, a two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer, stated:
"Journalism should be considered one of the favorites given its impressive showing in recent competitions and ability to adapt well under different conditions."
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Sovereignty
- Opted out of the Preakness Stakes due to safety concerns related to weather and track quality after heavy rainfall.
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Sandman
- Close second contender with odds of 4-1.
- His chances may be affected by unfavorable weather conditions, similar to those experienced during the Kentucky Derby, where he finished seventh.
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American Promise
- Attempting an upset victory from post position three.
- Opening at long-shot odds of 15-1 but remains a potential dark horse capable of surprising results based on track conditions.
Additional Notes
- Doug O’Neill trains both American Promise and Seize The Grey, who narrowly missed ending Mystik Dan’s triple crown bid last season. Both horses are considered potential dark horses, with their performance dependent on various factors, including track surface conditions.
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