The upcoming 2025 Preakness Stakes will be a major landmark as it marks its 150th year. It is planned that the historic event will happen on May 17, 2025, at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Having started as early as 1873, the Preakness follows the Kentucky Derby and is followed by the Belmont Stakes in a unique tradition known as the Triple Crown races.
Date and Time Information and Viewing Instructions
According to NBC News, the Preakness Stakes in 2025 will begin at 6:50 p.m. Eastern Time. Yet, CBS Sports gives the time of the kickoff as 7:01 p.m. with coverage starting at 4:00 p.m. The race is broadcast live on NBC and is available for streaming on Peacock or fuboTV. As a result, people everywhere who enjoy auto racing can catch the action.
A Season Without a Derby Champion
The absence of Sovereignty, who won the 2025 Kentucky Derby, is one of the major stories of the year. Since there was only a two-week gap between the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, trainer Bill Mott decided not to run Sovereignty. Despite being normal in modern horse racing, this decision effectively kills any hope for a Triple Crown in 2025. It also marks the seventh year in a row without a horse with a chance to win the Triple Crown, and this highlights the extra care trainers have been taking with their horses.
The Most Promising and Highly Favored Teams
Of Sovereignty gone, possibilities flower. Journalism stood out as a front-runner with odds set at 8-5. Michael W. McCarthy’s colt took second place in the Kentucky Derby, under the guidance of Umberto Rispoli. Journalism is widely regarded as the most talented horse in the field and can compete well at Pimlico.
Trained by Mark E. Casse, Sandman (4-1) is close behind, and River Thames (9/2) is still chasing his first win in the Preakness after Todd Pletcher has failed ten times. Clever Again (5-1), under the guidance of Jose Ortiz and trained by Steve Asmussen, is a serious contender. People are watching these horses closely as they get ready to compete in the Preakness.
Post Positions and Full Lineup
The race features nine horses, each assigned a post position. Here’s a quick look at the lineup and odds:
All horses have a personal story, achievement highlights, and something unique about them. For illustration, Heart of Honor was trained in Europe and raced at Meydan, while Gosger won the Grade 3 Lexington Stakes in Kentucky.
Witnessing a Key Moment in the History
This year, as the Preakness Stakes marks 150 years, people are eagerly looking forward to the event. With the Triple Crown this year unclaimed, the challengers, star jockeys, and first-class trainers are set to create an exciting spectacle at Pimlico.Whether you have followed horse racing for ages or feel the charm of the sport, this year’s Preakness Stakes is sure to captivate you.
