The trend continues in 2025 where winners of the Kentucky Derby skip the next leg of the Triple Crown. Sovereignty, who won the Derby, will not participate in the Preakness Stakes scheduled for Saturday, May 17, at Pimlico Race Course.

Sovereignty held off Journalism at Churchill Downs but has been ruled out of the race, marking the fourth absence of a Derby winner from the Preakness in the last seven years. Currently, the odds for the Preakness list Journalism as the 4-5 favorite, followed by Goal Oriented at 5-1. The complete list of contenders will be available after the post draw this Monday.

Before placing bets, check out the picks and futures from Jody Demling, who has accurately predicted the outcomes of recent races.

Demling has hit the trifecta for the last two Preakness Stakes and called 10 of the last 20 winners, most recently in 2023. His predictions have proven valuable to those betting on platforms like FanDuel Racing and TwinSpires.

As the 2025 Preakness approaches, Demling is sharing his insights on top betting selections. Notably, he is optimistic about Clever Again, defying the odds at 6-1. Although he has only three races under his belt, Clever Again has shown promise, including a second-place finish in his debut at Keeneland last year. He has displayed remarkable speed, boasting a 101 figure and is the son of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah.

Learn more about which horses to keep an eye on by visiting SportsLine.

2025 Preakness Stakes Horses and Odds:

Horse	Odds	Projection
Journalism	4-5	SEE PICKS
Goal Oriented	5-1	SEE PICKS
Clever Again	6-1	SEE PICKS
River Thames	6-1	SEE PICKS
American Promise	8-1	SEE PICKS
Gosger	15-1	SEE PICKS
Heart of Honor	20-1	SEE PICKS
Pay Billy	20-1	SEE PICKS