This weekend, the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, featuring Triple Crown hopeful Mystik Dan, trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert. Baffert, who was banned from entering a horse at the Kentucky Derby, returns to the Triple Crown races with Imagination, aiming for his ninth win at the Preakness. Mystik Dan, ridden by jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., hopes to become the first Triple Crown winner since Baffert’s Justify in 2018.
The racing field for the Preakness Stakes includes Mugatu, Uncle Heavy, Catching Freedom, Mystik Dan, Seize the Grey, Just Steel, Tuscan Gold, and Imagination, with Mystik Dan as the favorite at 8-5 odds. Unfortunately, Baffert-trained Muth, the early favorite, has been ruled out of the race after spiking a fever. Despite this setback, Mystik Dan remains the heavy favorite to win the Preakness, following Muth’s withdrawal.
The Preakness Stakes will take place at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on May 18, 2024, with a projected post time of 6:50 p.m. ET. The race will be broadcast on NBC, and the purse for the event is $2 million. Horse racing fans can follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage for updates on the Preakness Stakes and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for more information on the race.
Overall, the 149th Preakness Stakes features the highly anticipated showdown between Mystik Dan, trained by Bob Baffert, and other top contenders in the racing field. With Mystik Dan as the favorite to win the race, fans can expect an exciting competition at Pimlico Race Course this weekend as they watch for the next potential Triple Crown winner.
