Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes is a Grade 1 stakes race held annually at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland and is run over a distance of 1 3/16 miles (9.5 furlongs).
The 2024 Preakness Stakes has a purse of $2,000,000 and will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Scroll down for details on this year's horses, odds, results and more.
Preakness Stakes Information
| Date | Saturday, 18 May 2024 |
| Post Time | Approx. 6:50pm ET |
| Racetrack | Pimlico Race Course |
| Distance | 1 3/16 miles (9.5 furlongs) |
| Conditions | 3 Year Old Thoroughbreds + Set Weights |
| Status | Grade 1 Stakes |
| Purse | $2,000,000 |
| Track Direction | Left-handed |
| Track Surface | Dirt |
| 2023 Winner | National Treasure |
Preakness Stakes History
The Preakness Stakes is a part of the Triple Crown, and takes place annually in mid-May at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The race began in 1873, named after Preakness, the horse that won the Dinner Party Stakes in 1870, the year Pimlico opened.
The Preakness has a rich history, where traditions play a big part in the race's identity. The winner's blanket, made of flowers resembling black-eyed Susans (Maryland's state flower), and the painting of the winner's colors on the Pimlico weather vane are cherished rituals. These customs, along with the race's storied past, make the Preakness a highlight of the horse racing calendar.
The Preakness Stakes has undergone several changes throughout its history. For example, the race distance has varied: it started as a 1.5-mile contest but eventually settled into its current 1 3/16-mile length, making it the shortest race in the Triple Crown series.
Over the years, the Preakness has seen remarkable performances. Survivor won the first race by a record margin, a feat only surpassed over a century later by Smarty Jones in 2004. The race has also been a stage for African-American jockey George “Spider” Anderson's historic win in 1889.
In recent years, the Preakness Stakes has also faced challenges and adaptations due to various circumstances, including the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which saw the race rescheduled to October and run without the usual crowds and festivities.
With its historical significance and esteem as the second jewel in the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes continues to be a major annual event for horse racing fans in the US and abroad.
Preakness Stakes Entries
View our horse racing entries section closer to the Preakness Stakes race day for details on each horse.
Fan Odds provides morning line and current odds, along with insights on each horse's past performance.
Preakness Stakes Past Performances
View our free past performances section closer to the Preakness Stakes race day for detailed insights on each horse, including their win, place and show strike rate percentages.
Preakness Stakes 2024 Horses & Field
This year's Preakness Stakes horses, jockeys, trainers and field information will be provided below:
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mugatu | Jeff Engler | Joe Bravo | 1 | - |
| 2 | Uncle Heavy | Jr Robert Reid, | Irad Ortiz Jr | 2 | - |
| 3 | Catching Freedom | B Cox | Flavien Prat | 3 | - |
| 5 | Mystik Dan | Kenneth McPeek | Brian Jr Hernandez | 5 | - |
| 6 | Seize The Grey | D Lukas | Jaime Torres | 6 | - |
| 7 | Just Steel | D Lukas | Joel Rosario | 7 | - |
| 8 | Tuscan Gold | Chad Brown | Tyler Gaffalione | 8 | - |
| 9 | Imagination | Bob Baffert | L Dettori | 9 | - |
| 4 | Muth | Bob Baffert | Non Runner | 98 | - |
Preakness Stakes 2024 Favorites
*Favourites as of Saturday, May 16
| HORSE NAME | ODDS |
|---|---|
| Mystik Dan | 5-2 |
| Catching Freedom | 6-1 |
| Imagination | 6-1 |
| Tuscan Gold | 8-1 |
Preakness Stakes 2024 Picks
Our top picks for the Preakness Stakes will be provided closer to the Preakness Stakes race day.
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Odds | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 5.Mystik Dan | Kenneth McPeek | Brian Jr Hernandez | 20-1 | Expecting a solid tempo early in the race. MYSTIK DAN last start winner at Churchill Downs and capable of racing on speed, hard to go past. UNCLE HEAVY back from six week let-up and ran fifth last start at Aqueduct when resuming, dangerous. CATCHING FREEDOM in strong form with two wins from five attempts this campaign and has genuine early speed, don't dismiss. TUSCAN GOLD back from let-up and looks the leader, each-way claims. |
 2.Uncle Heavy | Jr Robert Reid, | Irad Ortiz Jr | 8-1 | |
 3.Catching Freedom | B Cox | Flavien Prat | 8-1 | |
 8.Tuscan Gold | Chad Brown | Tyler Gaffalione | 2-1 |
How To Bet On The Preakness Stakes
To start betting on the Preakness Stakes, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Choose a Racebook
Start by choosing an online racebook. We recommend TwinSpires but there are other legal and registered racebooks available like TVG and FanDuel.
Step 2: Sign Up
Signing up with a racebook is easy: verify you're 18+, fill in your details, and you're set!
Step 3: Deposit Funds
After signing up with a racebook, add funds to your account using your card or an approved deposit method like PayPal. Remember to review the minimum deposit and any fees for your chosen deposit method.
Step 4: Place Your Bets
With funds now in your account, you're ready to bet. To learn about the various Preakness Stakes bet types available, keep reading below.
Bet Types For The Preakness Stakes
There are many ways to bet on the Preakness Stakes. You can place a bet to win or hedge your bets with an exacta, trifecta or superfecta.
You can split bet types for the Preakness Stakes into three different categories:
- Straight Bets (Win, Place & Show)
- Horizontal Bets (Parlay)
- Vertical Bets (Exotic)
Straight Bets
Straight bets are straightforward and ideal for newcomers or more casual horse racing fans.
| Bet Type | Explanation |
| Win | Your horse must win |
| Place | Your horse must finish first or second |
| Show | Your horse must finish first, second or third |
Horizontal Bets
Horizontal bets are parlay bets – to win, you must correctly select the winner of consecutive races.
| Bet Type | Explanation |
| Daily Double | Select the winning horse, two races in a row |
| Pick 3 | Select the winning horse, three races in a row |
| Pick 4 | Select the winning horse, four races in a row |
| Pick 5 | Select the winning horse, five races in a row |
| Pick 6 | Select the winning horse, six races in a row |
Vertical Bets
Vertical bets are exotic bets – to win, you must correctly select the finishing order of multiple horses in a single race.
| Bet Type | Explanation |
| Quinella | Select the horses that finish first and second, in any order |
| Exacta | Select the horses that finish first and second, in the correct order |
| Trifecta | Select the horses that finish first, second and third, in the correct order |
| Superfecta | Select the horses that finish first, second, third and fourth, in the correct order |
Preakness Stakes Past Winners
See a list of past winners for the Preakness Stakes since the year 2000 below.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2023 | National Treasure | John Velazquez | Bob Baffert |
| 2022 | Early Voting | Jose Ortiz | Chad Brown |
| 2021 | Rombauer | Flavien Prat | Michael McCarthy |
| 2020 | Swiss Skydiver | Robby Albarado | Kenny McPeek |
| 2019 | War of Will | Tyler Gaffalione | Mark Casse |
| 2018 | Justify | Mike Smith | Bob Baffert |
| 2017 | Cloud Computing | Javier Castellano | Chad Brown |
| 2016 | Exaggerator | Kent Desormeaux | J. Keith Desormeaux |
| 2015 | American Pharoah | Victor Espinoza | Bob Baffert |
| 2014 | California Chrome | Victor Espinoza | Art Sherman |
| 2013 | Oxbow | Gary Stevens | D. W. Lukas |
| 2012 | I'll Have Another | Mario Gutierrez | Doug O'Neill |
| 2011 | Shackleford | Jesus Castanon | Dale Romans |
| 2010 | Lookin At Lucky | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert |
| 2009 | Rachel Alexandra | Calvin Borel | Steve Asmussen |
| 2008 | Big Brown | Kent Desormeaux | Richard Dutrow, Jr. |
| 2007 | Curlin | Robby Albarado | Steve Asmussen |
| 2006 | Bernadini | Tom Albertrani | Javier Castellano |
| 2005 | Afleet Alex | Jeremy Rose | Tim Ritchey |
| 2004 | Smarty Jones | Stewart Elliott | John Servis |
| 2003 | Funny Cide | Jose Santos | Barclay Tagg |
| 2002 | War Emblem | Victor Espinoza | Bob Baffert |
| 2001 | Point Given | Gary Stevens | Bob Baffert |
| 2000 | Red Bullet | Jerry Bailey | Joe Orseno |
Preakness Stakes 2024 Results
See the full list of results for the 2024 Preakness Stakes below.
| Pos. | Horse (Post Pos) | Trainer | Jockey | Weight | Margin | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st |  6.Seize The Grey (6) T: D. Lukas J: J. Torres (126lbs) | D Lukas | Jaime Torres | 126lbs | - | 8-1 |
2nd | 5.Mystik Dan (5) T: K. McPeek J: B. Jr (126lbs) | Kenneth McPeek | Brian Jr Hernandez | 126lbs | - | 20-1 |
3rd | 3.Catching Freedom (3) T: B. Cox J: F. Prat (126lbs) | B Cox | Flavien Prat | 126lbs | - | 8-1 |
4th | 8.Tuscan Gold (8) T: C. Brown J: T. Gaffalione (126lbs) | Chad Brown | Tyler Gaffalione | 126lbs | - | 2-1 |
5th |  7.Just Steel (7) T: D. Lukas J: J. Rosario (126lbs) | D Lukas | Joel Rosario | 126lbs | - | 20-1 |
6th | 2.Uncle Heavy (2) T: J. Robert J: I. Ortiz (126lbs) | Jr Robert Reid, | Irad Ortiz Jr | 126lbs | - | 8-1 |
7th |  9.Imagination (9) T: B. Baffert J: L. Dettori (126lbs) | Bob Baffert | L Dettori | 126lbs | - | 8-5 |
8th |  1.Mugatu (1) T: J. Engler J: J. Bravo (126lbs) | Jeff Engler | Joe Bravo | 126lbs | - | 30-1 |
 4.Muth (98) T: B. Baffert J: N. Runner (126lbs) | Bob Baffert | Non Runner | 126lbs | - | 8-5 |
Preakness Stakes 2023 Replay
See the full replay for the 2023 Preakness Stakes below.
How To Watch The Preakness Stakes
Racing fans wanting to watch the Preakness Stakes have several viewing options to choose from.
On Television
NBC broadcasts the Preakness Stakes, available to viewers with a basic television setup. This makes the race accessible to a wide audience.
Streaming Online
For those preferring to stream on a computer or mobile, NBC Sports and the NBC Sports app offer live coverage (iOS & Android). Peacock, NBC's streaming service will also have coverage of the race for a subscription fee.
Alternative Streaming Options
Streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV include NBC in their offerings. These platforms may offer free trials, potentially allowing viewers to watch the race without additional costs.
For International Fans
Viewers outside the United States can use a VPN to access the Preakness Stakes broadcast. A VPN connection to a US server, enables race fans anywhere to subscribe to US-based streaming services like Peacock.
Preakness Stakes FAQs
Where is the Preakness Stakes Held?
The Preakness Stakes is held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
When is the Preakness Stakes 2024?
The Preakness Stakes race is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2024.
What Time is the Preakness Stakes?
The Preakness Stakes race time is scheduled for approximately 6:50pm ET.
How Long is the Preakness Stakes?
The Preakness Stakes is run over a distance of 1 3/16 miles.
How Many Horses are in the Preakness Stakes?
The Preakness Stakes field is limited to 14 horses.
What is the Purse for the Preakness Stakes?
This year’s Preakness Stakes purse is $2,000,000.
How Do You Bet on the Preakness Stakes?
To bet on the Preakness Stakes, simply choose a racebook, sign up, deposit your funds, and then place your bet once the deposit clears. For more details on bet types, see our Bet Types For The Preakness Stakes section above.
Who Won the Preakness Stakes in 2023?
National Treasure won the Preakness Stakes in 2023. National Treasure was trained by Bob Baffert and jockeyed by John Velazquez.