The 149th running of the $2 million, Grade 1 Preakness Stakes Saturday at Pimlico Race Course brings together nine 3-year-old colts, with two of them exiting wins in top company.
Another year, another U.S. Triple Crown race clouded by a rainy forecast.
Like the Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve earlier this month, the Preakness Stakes has racing fans and bettors checking their weather app(s) regularly the week of the classic race in hopes of a promising update.
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
Much like getting an opportunity to ride in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, landing an assignment as a jockey in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course is one of the ultimate goals for riders around the country.
