Mystik Dan, the surprise winner of the 150th Kentucky Derby, is now aiming to continue his success at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Only 23 horses in history have won both of these prestigious races, with Justify being the most recent in 2018. The Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday, May 18, with a post time of 6:50 p.m. ET, and will be broadcast on NBC with streaming available on Peacock. The race covers a distance of 1 3/16 miles with a total prize pot of $2 million for winners, but there is a 40% chance of showers in the weather forecast.
Some of the notable horses competing in the Preakness Stakes include Catching Freedom, who finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby and has victories on multiple tracks, Uncle Heavy, who is expected to make a strong run from the back of the pack according to trainer B. Reid, Jr., and Seize the Grey, who won the Pat Day Mile on the Derby undercard and has over 2,000 co-owners. Mystik Dan, the Kentucky Derby winner, has limited experience racing on short rest and will face strong competition in the Preakness. Other contenders include Just Steel, Tuscan Gold, and Imagination, with trainers such as D. Wayne Lukas and Bob Baffert in the mix.
The race will feature a field of talented horses looking to make their mark in the history of the Preakness Stakes and potentially move one step closer to the elusive Triple Crown. With the unpredictability of horse racing and the competitive field assembled for this year’s Preakness, fans can expect an exciting and thrilling race. The post positions and odds for each horse have been determined, with favorites like Mystik Dan and Catching Freedom leading the pack, but anything can happen on race day.
Trainer B. Cox and jockey F. Prat will be looking to build on their success in the Kentucky Derby with a strong performance from Catching Freedom, while other trainers like D. Wayne Lukas and Bob Baffert bring their experience and expertise to the table. With the potential for poor weather conditions on race day, the outcome of the Preakness Stakes is even more uncertain, adding an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for both fans and participants. As the horses line up at the starting gate, the stage is set for a thrilling and memorable race at Pimlico Race Course.
As the horses thunder down the track, jockeys and trainers will be focused on executing their race strategies and navigating potential obstacles to secure victory in the Preakness Stakes. With the eyes of the horse racing world on Baltimore, Mystik Dan and his competitors will have the opportunity to etch their names in history and cement their legacy in one of the sport’s most prestigious events. Fans can tune in to NBC or stream the race on Peacock to witness the excitement and drama of the 149th Preakness Stakes, as the quest for glory unfolds on the track at Pimlico Race Course.
