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150th Preakness Stakes Set for Final Run at Pimlico Without Derby Winner

Journalism leads a nine-horse field as the 8-5 favorite for Saturday’s race, marking the last Preakness before Pimlico undergoes major renovations.

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Jockey Jaime Torres, riding Seize the Grey alone at center, breaks out of the starting gate with the pack of eight horses during the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Seize the Grey ridden by Jaime Torres won. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Overview

  • Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not compete in the Preakness, with connections opting to rest the horse for the Belmont Stakes on June 7.
  • Journalism, the Kentucky Derby runner-up, is the morning line favorite at 8-5 odds, seeking redemption in the second leg of the Triple Crown.
  • The nine-horse field includes contenders Sandman, American Promise, and Goal Oriented, with varying levels of experience and stakes success.
  • This Preakness is the last to be held at Pimlico Race Course before the track undergoes a $400 million renovation, temporarily relocating the event to Laurel Park.
  • Forecasts predict potential rain on race day, raising concerns about track conditions and influencing race strategies.