The 2025 Preakness Stakes takes place this Saturday, May 17, at 4 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. Saturday’s race not only marks the 150th edition of the event, but it will be the final event at the historic Pimlico Race Course as demolition is expected to begin in June, part of the facility’s $400 million redevelopment.
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Sovereignty, the winner of this year’s Kentucky Derby, will skip the Preakness and instead focus on the Belmont Stakes. Journalism, the runner-up of this year’s Kentucky Derby, is the morning line favorite in the 2025 Preakness. His jockey Umberto Rispoli looks to earn his first Triple Crown race victory, while trainer Michael McCarthy is seeking a second Preakness win after winning in 2021.
See below to find out additional information on how to watch the 2025 Preakness Stakes, as well as all of the exciting horse racing events happening this weekend.
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When is the 2025 Preakness Stakes?
The 2025 Preakness Stakes takes place this Saturday, May 17. The excitement starts at 2 PM ET on CNBC and Peacock with the Preakness Prep races and continues at 4:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
How do I watch the 2025 Preakness Stakes?
- Date: Saturday, May 17
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Where: Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream: Peacock
Who won the 2025 Kentucky Derby?
Sovereignty won this year’s Kentucky Derby in 2:02.31.
Why isn’t Sovereignty running in the 2025 Preakness Stakes?
Sovereignty is skipping the 2025 Preakness to focus on the Belmont Stakes, taking place on June 7. Sovereignty’s trainer, Bill Mott, is prioritizing rest and the longevity of the horse’s career.
“Over the years, people have realized that spacing these horses out a little bit gives you the opportunity to make them last a little longer,” said the Hall of Fame trainer. We’re looking at [his] career, and you want the career to last more than 5 weeks.”
This marks the second time in the last four years in which the Kentucky Derby winner did not run in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
Does Bob Baffert have a horse in the 2025 Preakness Stakes?
Bob Baffert has entered Goal Oriented, who is undefeated in two career starts. The Hall of Fame trainer looks to earn his 9th Preakness victory and 18th Triple Crown race win on Saturday.
Who won the 2024 Preakness Stakes?
Seize the Grey won the 149th Preakness Stakes. Watch the video below to relive the thrilling moment:
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