Preakness Stakes Archives

Endlessly closes well in last El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields

February 11, 2024 0

With Golden Gate Fields conducting its final meeting before closing down June 9, a valedictory air surrounded Saturday’s $101,350 El Camino Real Derby. […]

National Treasure outduels Blazing Sevens, Mage third in Preakness

May 20, 2023 0

After establishing slow opening splits, National Treasure turned back a serious challenge from Blazing Sevens to prevail by a head in Saturday’s 148th running of the $1.65 million Preakness at Pimlico. Kentucky Derby winner Mage […]

Mage draws post 3 as 8-5 favorite in Preakness

May 15, 2023 0

Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage was installed the 8-5 morning line favorite for Saturday’s $1.65 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico and will face seven rivals in the 1 3/16-mile test. The only Derby starter returning […]

Get to know the 2023 Preakness Stakes contenders

May 8, 2023 4

***Updated after Monday’s draw with post positions and morning line odds […]

Red Route One up in time to snatch Preakness ticket in Bath House Row

April 22, 2023 0

Hitherto a bridesmaid on the Triple Crown trail, Red Route One finally got up in the nick of time in Saturday’s Bath House Row S. at Oaklawn Park. […]

Early Triple Crown nominees number 369

February 7, 2023 0

A total of 369 three-year-olds have been made early nominees to this year’s Triple Crown, an increase of 18.2%, or 57 horses, from last year’s total of 312. The early nomination phase closed Jan. 28. […]

Patience pays off for Early Voting in Preakness

May 21, 2022 0

Although the betting market in Saturday’s $1.65 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico proved a bit odd in the eyes of prognosticators, the end result was more than logical. Justifying connections’ decision to bypass the Kentucky […]

Epicenter installed as 6-5 favorite in Preakness

May 16, 2022 0

The runner-up as the 4.10-1 favorite in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Epicenter will be an even shorter price in Saturday’s Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico. […]