The running of the 2025 Preakness Stakes was an unforgettable one, as favored Journalism overcame trouble at the top of the stretch and prevailed in a surging finish to catch runner-up Gosger by a half a length on Saturday, May 17 at Pimlico.
As the curtain came down on what will now be known as the “old” Pimlico Race Course, talk of the great performances in the long history of the racetrack surfaced.
This year marks the 150th anniversary edition of one of horse racing’s most prestigious events, and the May 17 Preakness Stakes will hold added significance as it will be the final running at the existing Pimlico Race Course before moving to Laurel Park temporarily while Pimlico undergoes a comprehensive reconstruct
The 150th Preakness Stakes may not have the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner, but it has the next best thing. Journalism, the runner-up in the Derby, heads the field of nine 3-year-olds and gives it some much-needed star power.
