Expert Insights on 2025 Preakness Stakes: Key Horses, Odds, and Predictions
Jody Demling shares his top picks as the Preakness Stakes approaches, with key insights and betting advice ahead of the May 17 race.
The 150th Preakness Stakes, taking place on Saturday, May 17 at Pimlico Race Course, is the second leg of the Triple Crown. Unfortunately, no Triple Crown champion will arise this year as Sovereignty, the winner of the Kentucky Derby, has been declared unfit to race by trainer Bill Mott.
Journalism, which came in second in the Derby and was favored, enters the Preakness as the top choice with 8-5 odds, starting from gate two following the draw. Sandman follows closely in the odds at 4-1. Those considering their bets should definitely check the predictions and insights from SportsLine’s Jody Demling, who has a proven track record of predicting winners, including hitting the trifecta in both the last two Preakness Stakes.
Key Predictions for the 2025 Preakness Stakes
One of Demling’s standout picks is Clever Again, currently an underdog at 5-1 odds. This horse returned from an injury this year and has won two races, showing promise with a 108 Equibase Speed Figure, outpacing Sovereignty’s 103 from the Derby. Clever Again is trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen.
Demling emphasizes the importance of understanding how to place bets wisely ahead of the race, urging prospective bettors to check his complete list of predictions on SportsLine.
2025 Preakness Stakes Horses and Odds
| Post | Horse | Odds | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goal Oriented | 6-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 2 | Journalism | 8-5 | SEE PICKS |
| 3 | American Promise | 15-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 4 | Heart of Honor | 12-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 5 | Pay Billy | 20-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 6 | River Thames | 9-2 | SEE PICKS |
| 7 | Sandman | 4-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 8 | Clever Again | 5-1 | SEE PICKS |
| 9 | Gosger | 20-1 | SEE PICKS |
