2025 Preakness Stakes Odds
Here are the latest morning line odds, post positions, trainers and jockeys for the 150th Preakness Stakes.
| Horse | Odds | Jockey | Trainer |
| Journalism | 9-5 | Umberto Rispoli | Jeff Engler |
| Goal Oriented | 4-1 | Flavien Prat | Bob Baffert |
| River Thames | 5-1 | Irad Ortiz | Todd Pletcher |
| Clever Again | 6-1 | Jose Ortiz | Steven Asmussen |
| American Promise | 8-1 | Nik Juarez | D. Wayne Lukas |
| Gosger | 12-1 | Luis Saez | Brendan Walsh |
| Bullard | 15-1 | Gerardo Corrales | Michael McCarthy |
| Heart of Honor | 20-1 | Saffie Osborne | Jamie Osborne |
| Pay Billy | 30-1 | Raul Mena | Michael Gorham |
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Who is the Favorite to Win the Preakness Stakes?
The favorite to win the Preakness Stakes is Journalism at 9-5 odds. Journalism was the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby but came up just short, finishing second.
Journalism will look to grab victory at Pimlico Race Course as Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not race at the Preakness.
Can Journalism Win the Preakness Stakes?
Yes, Journalism can win the Preakness Stakes as the only horse that beat him at Churchill Downs will not race in the Preakness. Journalism has the best Preakness Odds at 9-5, but the odds shouldn't matter as he was the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby.
Which Horse Has the Longest Odds to Win the Preakness Stakes?
The longest odds to win the Preakness Stakes belong to Heart of Honor and Pay Billyat 30-1 each. These horses have each won one race but otherwise have not impressed the oddsmakers enough to warrant favorable odds for the Preakness.
You can find additional Preakness odds from various Maryland betting apps.
Preakness Stakes History
The Preakness Stakes is the second leg of the Triple Crown, held annually at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Named after the colt Preakness, who won the inaugural race in 1873, it was founded by Maryland Governor Oden Bowie to promote thoroughbred racing. The race, typically 1 3/16 miles, has been a key event in American horse racing history, with its prestige growing alongside the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes.
Popularity for the Preakness has grown over the years, hosting legendary horses like Man o’ War (1920), Secretariat (1973), and American Pharaoh (2015). The race has also faced challenges, including financial struggles during the Great Depression and a brief relocation to other tracks in the late 19th century, but it has remained at Pimlico since 1909. Traditions like the painting of the weather vane in the winner’s colors and the "Black-Eyed Susan" blanket for the victor add to its cultural significance.
Which Post Position Has the Most Preakness Wins?
The No. 6 post position has the most Preakness Stakes wins at 17 dating back to 1909 when the starting gate was first introduced.
| Gate | Number of Wins | Number of Starts |
| 1 | 12 | 116 |
| 2 | 12 | 116 |
| 3 | 12 | 116 |
| 4 | 14 | 116 |
| 5 | 13 | 114 |
| 6 | 17 | 113 |
| 7 | 14 | 104 |
| 8 | 10 | 92 |
| 9 | 4 | 78 |
| 10 | 2 | 59 |
| 11 | 2 | 41 |
| 12 | 3 | 27 |
| 13 | 1 | 16 |
Preakness Stakes Odds FAQ
Journalism is favored to win the Preakness Stakes at 9-5 odds. This horse was the runner-up at the Kentucky Derby but his biggest competition, Sovereignty, will not be running at Pimlico Race Course.
The Preakness will take place on Saturday, May 17th at 6:50 p.m. ET.
The Preakness' post time is 6:50 p.m. ET. Coverage of the Preakness Stakes will begin at 2 p.m.
The Preakness Stakes takes place at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
Seize the Grey won the Preakness Stakes in 2024. The D. Wayne Lukas-trained horse had 15-1 odds to win the race, making him a long shot.
You can watch the Preakness on NBC and Peacock. CNBC and Peacock will offer coverage of the early afternoon races beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
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