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Preakness Stakes Finalized Without Derby Winner Sovereignty

Journalism leads the nine-horse field for Saturday's 150th Preakness, as Pimlico prepares for 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)
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

  • Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will skip the Preakness to rest for the Belmont Stakes, ending any potential Triple Crown bid.
  • Journalism, the Derby runner-up and morning-line favorite at 8-5 odds, is set to headline the field after a strong post-Derby workout.
  • The nine-horse lineup includes two other Derby participants, Sandman and American Promise, alongside Bob Baffert-trained Goal Oriented, who drew the rail position.
  • This year's Preakness marks the final race at Pimlico before the track undergoes a $400 million renovation, with the event moving to Laurel Park in 2026 and 2027.
  • Calls to extend the two-week gap between the Derby and Preakness have intensified, with 1/ST Racing president Aidan Butler warning the current schedule threatens the Triple Crown's future.