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The 149th Preakness Stakes is in the books, and while connections of top 3-year-olds determine whether or not to contest the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets on June 8, the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend promises to provide great betting opportunities for horseplayers and exciting racing for fans, with several major races on the schedule.

The weather didn’t exactly cooperate, but fans still flocked to Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore May 18 for a celebratory 149th running of the Preakness Stakes. Our friends at Eclipse Sportswire were there to capture some of the fashion, food/drink, friendship, and fun – enjoy this slideshow.

NBC Sports will provide extensive coverage of the 149th Preakness Stakes Saturday from Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course. The broadcast begins on CNBC with the Preakness undercard from 1:30-4:30 p.m. ET before shifting to NBC from 4:30-7:30 p.m. ET. Post time for the 1 3/16-mile Preakness, the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, is set for 7:01 p.m. ET.

The field has been drawn for the 149th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, and once trainer Ken McPeek said that Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner

The silent auction to benefit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is now open for bidding. The auction coincides with the America’s Best Racing Pre-Preakness Party, during which items will be displayed in person. The party will take place Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, Md.

The auction is accessible both in person at the event and remotely for online bidders. Auction items include a diverse range of racing memorabilia, fine art, collectables, and more.

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