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The 145th running of the Preakness Stakes (Grade I), is for the first time, the third jewel of the Triple Crown, set for Saturday, October 3, 2020 at historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
When is the Preakness Stakes?
The Preakness Stakes is on Saturday, October 3, 2020!
Where is the Preakness Stakes?
The Preakness Stakes is raced at Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, Maryland
When is the field drawn for the Preakness Stakes?
Post positions are scheduled to be drawn Wednesday, September 30 at 5 p.m. ET at Pimlico.
Where can I watch the Preakness Stakes?
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2020 Preakness Will Be a 'Win and You're In' For Breeders' Cup Classic
BALTIMORE and LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 24, 2020) - Officials of the Breeders' Cup and The Stronach Group announced that the winner of the 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) for 3-year-olds on October 3rd at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore will earn an automatic starting position into the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).
The announcement marks the first time that a Triple Crown race will be a part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series.
The Breeders' Cup Challenge is an international series of stakes races whose winners receive automatic starting positions and fees paid into corresponding races of the Breeders' Cup World Championships, scheduled to be held this year on November 6-7 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky. The $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic, contested at 1 1/4 miles, will be run on Saturday, November 7.
'We are delighted to join The Stronach Group and the Maryland Jockey Club in welcoming the Preakness to this year's Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, and that we will be able to provide the winning connections with an added incentive to run in the Longines Breeders' Cup Classic,' said Drew Fleming, Breeders' Cup President and CEO. 'As a foundation race of the Triple Crown, and the premier event in the proud history of Maryland racing, we look forward to working together with The Stronach Group, and our partners at NBC Sports, to promote an exciting fall season for Thoroughbred racing.'
'The events of 2020 have for all of us been about responding to unforeseen challenges and making the best of them,' said Craig Fravel, Chief Executive Officer, Racing Operations, 1/ST. 'Many of those challenges including the changes to the Triple Crown have been unwelcome but becoming part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series is most welcome and a fitting finale to the three-year-old season as the horses and their connections make their way to Baltimore for the last leg of the Triple Crown. We look forward to hosting the best of America's three-year-old horses on October 3 at the Preakness and to enjoying their success thereafter in the Breeders' Cup Classic.'
'With terrific racing ahead, we're excited that the two biggest events of the fall months will be further connected with the Preakness Stakes winner earning a coveted berth in the Breeders' Cup Classic,' said Jon Miller, President of Programming for NBC and NBCSN.
Due to scheduling changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Preakness date was shifted from May 16 to October 3, and will be run as the third jewel of the 2020 Triple Crown.
This year's Triple Crown began on June 20 with the Belmont Stakes (G1), won by Tiz the Law, at Belmont Park, and will be followed by the Kentucky Derby (G1), which will be run on Sept. 5 at Churchill Downs.
Four Preakness winners have won the Longines Breeders' Cup Classic. In 2015, American Pharoah swept the Triple Crown and the Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland to become racing's first 'Grand Slam' winner. Preakness winners Sunday Silence (1989), Alysheba (1987) and Curlin (2007) also won the Classic. Alysheba captured the Classic in 1988.
As part of the benefits of the Challenge series, the Breeders' Cup will pay the $150,000 in entry fees for the Preakness winner to start in the Longines Breeders' Cup Classic, which is limited to 14 starters. Breeders' Cup also will provide a travel allowance of $10,000 for all North American starters based outside of Kentucky to compete in the World Championships. The Preakness winner must already be nominated to the Breeders' Cup program or it must be nominated by the Championships' pre-entry deadline of Oct. 26 to receive the rewards.
There are six horses who have thus far earned automatic starting positions into this year's Longines Breeders' Cup Classic through the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Mozu Ascot, winner of the February Stakes (G1) at Tokyo Racecourse on Feb. 23; Tom's d'Etat, who took the Stephen Foster Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs on June 27; Authentic, winner of the TVG.com Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park on July 18; Improbable, who won the Whitney (G1) at Saratoga Race Course on Aug. 1; Ghaiyyath (IRE), winner of the Juddmonte International Stakes (G1) at York on Aug. 19 in Great Britain and Maximum Security, who won the TVG Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar on Aug. 22.
2020 Preakness Stakes Info
Use the links below to learn more about the third leg of the `Triple Crown of Horse Racing'
- 2020 Preakness Contenders - List Of Probable & Confirmed 2020 Preakness Stakes Entries
- Betting the Preakness Stakes - There are several concepts unique to the race that have to be taken into account when handicapping the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.
- Preakness Stakes History - Notable Moments In Preakness History.
- Preakness Stakes Traditions - Listing of the long lasting honored traditions of the Preakness Stakes.
- Preakness Past Winners - Listing of previous Preakness Stakes winners from 1873 until present.
- Pimlico - Pimlico Racecourse is the annual host racetrack of the Preakness Stakes.
- Preakness Song Lyrics - Lyrics for Preakness Stakes song - Maryland, My Maryland
- 2019 Preakness Stakes Video Replay - War of Will Wins Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.
- Horse Betting News - Get up-to-date horse racing news (RSS Feeds) for the 2019 Preakness Stakes.
G2 Black-Eyed Susan To Be A Part Of 2020 Preakness Day
Maryland's most prestigious race for 3-year-old fillies, the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2), will contest its 96th renewal this year as part of the Preakness Day program Saturday, Oct. 3 at Pimlico Race Course.
First run in 1919 as the Pimlico Oaks, the 1 1/8-mile Black-Eyed Susan was originally scheduled for May 15 on the eve of the Preakness Stakes (G1), which had its 145th edition rescheduled from May 16 to anchor a revamped Triple Crown series amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Nine horses to win the Black-Eyed Susan have gone on to be named champion 3-year-old filly including Hall of Famers Twilight Tear, Davona Dale, Serena's Song, Silverbulletday and Royal Delta. Among other prominent winners are Hall of Famer Gallorette; Nellie Morse, the only filly to also win the Preakness, in 1924; High Voltage, Caesar's Wish and Wide Country.
The legendary $250,000 Pimlico Special (G3), inaugurated in 1937 and the host to one of America's most historic moments in 1938 when Seabiscuit upset War Admiral, will be run Friday, Oct. 2.
The $100,000 Weber City Miss, to be contested at 1 1/16 miles Monday, Sept. 7 at Laurel Park, will once again serve as a `Win and In' race for the Black-Eyed Susan, offering automatic entry for the winner.
In all, Laurel is hosting nine $100,000 stakes on Preakness Prep Weekend as part of its extended summer meet. The Polynesian and Deputed Testamony for 3-year-olds and up and the Alma North and Twixt for fillies and mares 3 and older will be run Saturday, Sept. 5, also the date of the rescheduled Kentucky Derby (G1).
The Weber City Miss and Federico Tesio for 3-year-olds will be part of a special Labor Day program Monday, Sept. 7, with the Tesio serving as a `Win and In' event for Triple Crown-nominated horses to the Preakness. Three turf stakes for 3-year-olds and up are also scheduled - the All Along for fillies and mares and the Laurel Dash and Henry S. Clark.
Nominations for all nine stakes close Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Preakness Stakes 2019 Race Schedule
Black-Eyed Susan Day - Friday, May 17
| Race Name | Purse | Distance/Surface | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim McKay Turf Sprint | $100,000 | 5 Furlongs/Turf | 3&UP |
| Skipat | $100,000 | 6 Furlongs/Dirt | F3YO |
| Allaire Dupont Distaff | $150,000 | 1 1/8 Miles/Dirt | F&M 3&UP |
| Miss Preakness - GIII | $150,000 | 6 Furlongs/Dirt | F3YO |
| Black-Eyed Susan | $250,000 | 1 1/8 Miles/Dirt | F3YO |
| Pimlico Special | $300,000 | 1 3/16 Miles/Dirt | 3&UP |
| Hilltop | $100,000 | 1 Mile/Turf | F3YO |
Preakness Stakes Day - Saturday, May 18
| Race Name | Purse | Distance/Surface | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preakness Stakes | $1,500,000 | 1 3/16 Miles/Dirt | 3YO |
| LARC Sir Barton Stakes | $100,000 | 1 1/16 Miles/Dirt | 3YO |
| Searching Stakes | $100,000 | 12 Furlongs/Turf | F&M 3&UP |
| Maryland Sprint Stakes | $150,000 | 6 Furlongs/Dirt | 3&UP |
| James W. Murphy Stakes | $100,000 | 1 Mile/Turf | 3YO |
| Dixie Stakes | $250,000 | 1 1/16 Miles/Turf | 3&UP |
| Gallorette Stakes | $150,000 | 1 1/16 Miles/Turf | F&M 3&UP |
| Chick Lang Stakes | $200,000 | 6 Furlongs/Dirt | 3YO |
| The Very One Stakes | $100,000 | 5 Furlongs/Turf | F&M 3&UP |
About the Preakness Stakes
Traditionally the second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, is held on the third Saturday each May at Baltimore, Maryland's Pimlico Race Course. Sandwiched between the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes in the Triple Crown, the Preakness is contested at a distance of 1 3/16 miles, and regularly attracts a field of the best three-year-old Thoroughbred racehorses in North America. A staple on Pimlico's stakes schedule since 1873, the Preakness is often a handicapping challenge for bettors as all of North America's best jockeys and trainers are in action at Pimlico that day. Other key stakes races held Preakness weekend at Pimlico include the Pimlico Special, the Dixie Stakes, the Gallorette Handicap and the Maryland Sprint Handicap.
Predating the Kentucky Derby by two years, the Preakness Stakes was first run in 1873. It got its name from then Maryland Governor Oden Bowie, who dubbed it `The Preakness' in honor of a horse of the same name that won the Dinner Party Stakes on the opening day of the Pimlico track in 1870. The race was originally a mile and a half in length, and the inaugural event saw 7 horses go to the starting gate. The first Preakness was won by My Sheba, who trounced the rest of the field by 10 lengths. That would remain the largest margin of victory in the race until 2004 when Smarty Jones won the event by 11 lengths. To date, Smarty Jones' triumph is the biggest margin of victory in Preakness history.
The Preakness race wasn't an immediate success and moved several times during its early years. In 1890, the Morris Race Course in the Bronx, New York held the race after which there was no race run for the next three years. In 1894, the Preakness was revived at the Gravesend Race Track on Coney Island and remained there for the next 15 years. In 1909 it returned to the Pimlico track in Baltimore where it has been run ever since. In 2009, the parent company of the Pimlico track, Magna Entertainment, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and moving the Preakness was once again considered. The Maryland Legislature quickly approved a plan to buy the track if Magna was unable to find a buyer so for now it looks like the Preakness will remain in Baltimore for the foreseeable future.
Just like the Kentucky Derby is preceded by the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, and the Preakness has a similar tradition with Black-Eyed Susan day. The Black-Eyed Susan was first run in 1919 as the Pimlico Oaks; but the name was changed in 1952 to pay homage to the Maryland state flower. The mile and one-eighth race for three-year-old fillies has been a Grade II event since 1976. Gates for the Black-Eyed Susan day open at 10 AM on Friday, May 17th with a full day of racing action.
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Preakness Stakes Betting remains popular despite the race itself being in the shadow of the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. The fact that the race is also known as the second jewel of the Triple Crown is the big enough sign of its importance. In this article, we’ll give you a guide to Preakness Stakes betting offers. Additionally, we will point you towards our top picks for the next race.
Preakness Stakes Horse Racing
Preakness Stakes is one of the most important races in the horse racing calendar. Every season, the race attracts scores of viewers who are yearning to see if we’ll get the chance to see the race for the Triple Crown.
Preakness Stakes betting is also incredibly popular. This is why you can see every major sportsbook coming out with special Preakness Stakes online betting offers.
Consequently, any tips regarding Preakness horses are in high demand. In the next section, we’ll go through some of our top picks.
Preakness Stakes Betting 2021
As the middle leg of America’s Triple Crown of horse racing, the Preakness Stakes is arguably the one that has provided the most nervous excitement down the years.
Before the Kentucky Derby, every trainer and jockey hopes to land the Triple Crown, while by the time the Belmont Stakes comes around almost everybody’s hopes have been dashed but in this race things are different.
Fitness allowing, whoever wins the Derby at Churchill Downs comes into the Preakness as favourite and should they double-up, the dream is still very much alive!
We will help to point you towards who we think may win the 146th edition of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on Saturday, May 15th.
Triple Crown Schedule 2021:
| Race | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Derby | Saturday, May 1st | 2:30 p.m. ET | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Preakness Stakes | Saturday, May 15th | 4:30 p.m. ET | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Belmont Stakes | Saturday, June 4th | 3 p.m. ET | Elmont, New York |
Preakness Horses
Only one horse is guaranteed a starting position in the Preakness Stakes and that is the Kentucky Derby winner.
Naturally, the dream must be kept alive as the entire horse racing world attempts to find what would be only the 14th Triple Crown winner, but as for the other starting spots they could be filled by 13 horses out of hundreds at this point.
We will know a lot more when the major Kentucky Derby prep races are run from February through to April, with the winners of races such as the Blue Grass Stakes, Florida Derby, Santa Anita Derby and many others going on to be favourites for this event.
As of now and after having seen the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile play out at Keeneland in Kentucky, these four are the top contenders for the 2021 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in May:
2019 Preakness Stakes. Photo by Maryland GovPics./ Flickr. CC BY 2.0
Essential Quality
There is still a long way to go, but Brad Cox’s colt is a worthy early favourite having landed both the Breeders’ Futurity and the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Keeneland in the autumn.
He has the pace and the quality to win the Kentucky Derby on familiar ground, but should he come to Pimlico and win this race then we are set for something special.
Essential Quality is by the great sire Tapit, a stallion whose progeny have a wonderful record in the Belmont Stakes over the gruelling mile-and-a-half in the final leg of the Triple Crown. With that in mind, should Essential Quality be unbeaten in the Triple Crown after the 2021 Preakness he will be a very short-priced favourite to sweep the series.
Jackie’s Warrior
Steve Asmussen was unlucky enough to have three contenders all unplaced in the 2020 Preakness, and on top of that his favourite Jackie’s Warrior was turned over by Essential Quality in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.
That said, he ran well in fourth for a horse who had a tough year in landing two Grade 1 races in New York, so with a decent rest over the winter it remains easy to envisage this colt being among the favourites for the Triple Crown events in the spring and summer.
Keepmeinmind
The key thing to look out for when assessing horse racing form is improvement, and that’s a factor in the profile of Robertino Diodoro’s Keepmeinmind.
On his second start, this colt ran a cracker to finish 3¼ lengths behind Essential Quality at Keeneland and, in running third, actually bettered that when getting to within two lengths of the champ at the Breeders’ Cup.
A win in a top prep race in the spring would lead one to believe this horse has a fantastic chance of getting some Grade 1 glory in 2021 and it could well happen at Pimlico in the Preakness Stakes.
Preakness Stakes 2020 Draw
Sittin On Go
Dale Romans is high up the list of trainers you would want to train you a Preakness Stakes horse, so despite not running too well in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile you’d have to keep your eye on this colt in the spring.
Before heading across to Keeneland Sittin On Go had won very nicely, albeit at Grade 3 level, and is one who could reach his true potential in 2021. The only thing that goes against more sharp improvement is the fact that he was an early foal, though he remains of great interest.
Best Preakness Betting Sites
There is a very good reason why Preakness online betting is extremely popular. Since the race happens two weeks after the Kentucky Derby, Preakness online betting odds will, for the most part, depend on the horses’ performance in the Derby. What’s more, all of the participating horses will have shown their form, so there will be a lot of information to go by when it comes to Preakness Stakes betting.
You can expect a lot of the major bookmakers to come out with Preakness Stakes betting offers. Choosing the best Preakness Stakes online betting offers will take some shopping around. You should compare the offers and the odds, so you can make the most out of your bets.
Best Sites for Preakness Stakes Live Stream
Many of the major online betting operators offer a live streaming service. Moreover, the service will usually be available to registered customers for free. However, there is a catch. Operators will usually require you to either place a bet on the event, or have a positive account balance. So if you plan to take part in Preakness Stakes online betting, you should double-check if the operator of your choice offers live streaming of the event.
As always, you should make sure to read the terms and conditions so you know what you need to do in order to access the live streaming service.
In the US, you can tune in via BetAmerica’s site. The operator offers high definition live streaming to all the US-residing punters free of charge. So, for anyone planning to get in on Preakness Stakes Betting, this is a good place to start. However, you should note that, at this point, online betting is only legalised in a limited number of states. Other operators which offer live streaming include PABets, Xpressbet, 4NJBets, etc.
US-based racing network TVG also offers free live streaming, though only 10 hours per month of it is free. So, make them count.
UK-based viewers will be able to tune into the race through a number of operators. Unibet, William Hill, Paddy Power and Betfair all offer live streaming services but come with varying conditions. These range from having a funded account, to actually participating in Preakness Stakes Betting.
About Preakness Stakes
In case you are new to horse racing, we’ll go through some of the crucial information regarding the Preakness Stakes.
For starters, this is a Grade I annual American Thoroughbred race. It is held every third Saturday in May at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. It is run over distance is 9.5 furlongs on dirt. The race has had a long history and tradition, with the first event being held in 1873. In 2021, it will be 146th time the race takes place.
One additional reason for the race’s popularity is the fact that it represents the second leg of the journey to the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
The race is held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby and three weeks before the Belmont Stakes. Ultimately, The horse which ends up winning all three races will earn the prestigious title of the Triple Crown winner.
Since this is the second race in the series, it is the deciding factor showing whether there will be a Triple Crown champion. This is what makes Preakness one of the most popular races both in terms of viewership and in terms of betting.
Preakness Stakes FAQ
If there are any questions regarding Preakness Stakes we haven’t covered, hopefully, our FAQ section will help.
What is the Preakness Stakes dress code?
Preakness Stakes requires formal attire. However, depending on the weather and the position of the seats, there is a wide range of acceptable styles.
How much do Preakness tickets cost?
The price ranges from $100 to $155 for an infield pass, while the premium seats cost between $200 and $720.
When is Preakness Stakes date?
The Preakness Stakes race is held on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
When can I find out the Preakness Stakes time?
The start time is already available. Preakness starts at 4:30 PM ET.
Preakness Stakes Lineup
Where can I watch Preakness live?
You can watch the race at most major online betting sportsbooks. In the UK, some of the operators who offer the service are Unibet, William Hill, Paddy Power and Betfair. Depending on where you reside, you can check your local TV listings for any live broadcasts.
When is the Preakness post time?
The Preakness post time is set at 4:30 p.m ET.
When is Preakness Stakes?
The next Preakness stake starts on Saturday, October 3rd, at 4:30 PM ET.
Preakness Stakes 2020 Time
Who won Preakness?
In 2020, Swiss Skydiver won the Preakness Stakes.
What are the Preakness post positions?
At this point, we have no information about the Preakness post positions.
When is the Preakness race time?
The Preakness race time is set to be 4:30 PM ET.
What is the Preakness location?
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The Preakness Stakes race takes place at Pimlico Race Course, located in Baltimore, Maryland.