The 150th Preakness Stakes will run this weekend at Pimlico Race Course. Nine horses are vying for their spot in the winner’s circle, but there will be one notable absence.
When the horses take their positions at the starting gate on Saturday evening, Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won’t be among them. That’s because trainer Bill Mott announced the horse wouldn’t run the Preakness on such a short turnaround following its win at Churchill Downs.
That means this will be the seventh straight year without a Triple Crown winner after Justify did it in 2018 and American Pharoah broke the drought originally in 2015.
Without Sovereignty in the mix, that opens the door for another horse to capture a Triple Crown win. Coming off a second-place Kentucky Derby finish, Journalism is the favorite at Pimlico with 8/5 odds. Sandman (4-1), River Thames (9/2) and Clever Again (5-1) are also among the favorites at Pimlico this weekend.
So who wins the 2025 Preakness Stakes? And which double-digit longshot is a must-back? Visit SportsLine to see Jeff Hochman’s picks from the expert who has dominated in Triple Crown races, and find out.
Another horse that ran at the Derby who will compete on Saturday is Sandman, who had a disappointing seventh-place finish despite being considered among the favorites at Churchill Downs. Now, he and veteran jockey John Velasquez will look for redemption in Maryland.
The Black Eyed Susans will be flowing on Saturday in Baltimore at what is historically one of the more raucous crowds in racing, notorious for some insane videos circulating online.
With a post time of 7:01 p.m. ET, here is how you can follow along with full coverage of the 2025 Preakness Stakes.
Where to watch 150th Preakness Stakes
Date: Saturday, May 17 | Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Pimlico Race Course — Baltimore, Maryland
TV: NBC | Live stream: fuboTV (try for free)
Preakness Stakes post positions, odds
1. Goal Oriented (6-1)
2. Journalism (8/5)
3. American Promise (15-1)
4. Heart of Honor (12-1)
5. Pay Billy (20-1)
6. River Thames (9/2)
7 Sandman (4-1)
8. Clever Again (5-1)
9. Gosger (20-1)
