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Kentucky Derby Winner Sovereignty Withdraws from 150th Preakness Stakes

Journalism, the Derby runner-up, leads a nine-horse field as the 8-5 favorite for the May 19 race at Pimlico, its last before 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 on May 18, 2024, in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun/TNS)
Seize the Grey ridden by Jaime Torres breaks into the final stretch ahead of the pack to seize the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Overview

  • Sovereignty's trainer, Bill Mott, confirmed the decision to skip the Preakness, citing the two-week turnaround as too short for the horse's recovery and prioritizing the Belmont Stakes on June 7.
  • Journalism, who finished second in the Kentucky Derby, has been installed as the 8-5 morning-line favorite to win the 150th Preakness Stakes.
  • The field for the Preakness comprises nine horses, including three Kentucky Derby participants: Journalism, Sandman (7th in the Derby), and American Promise (16th in the Derby).
  • This year’s Preakness marks the final race at Pimlico Race Course before it undergoes a $400 million renovation, with the next two editions moving to Laurel Park.
  • The decision by Sovereignty's connections has reignited discussions about the demanding Triple Crown schedule and its impact on equine welfare.