The 2025 Preakness Stakes is set for Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. While the spotlight shines on the Kentucky Derby runner-up, Journalism, and newcomers like Clever Again and Goal Oriented, remember Pay Billy—a local horse to watch. After starting at Delaware Park, Pay Billy has transitioned to Laurel Park for his last seven races, qualifying for the Preakness by winning the Federico Tesio last month.

Sire Improbable secured fourth at the Kentucky Derby and sixth in the Preakness back in 2019. With a 20-1 odds, Pay Billy will start from gate five. How should you play this crowd favorite? SportsLine’s racing experts analyze the 2025 Preakness Stakes extensively.

Jody Demling, an established figure in horse racing, has been accurately predicting race outcomes for years, including the last 10 out of 20 Preakness winners. Those following his tips on platforms like FanDuel Racing and TwinSpires have profited handsomely.

Top Preakness Longshots by Jody Demling:

1. Clever Again (5-1)
   Trained by Steve Asmussen, the first to achieve 10,000 career wins in 2023, Clever Again has shown impressive speed, winning the Hot Spring Stakes. With sires American Pharoah and Galileo, the young bay colt is prepared for the competition ahead. Bet on him at FanDuel Racing.

2. Goal Oriented (6-1)
   Bob Baffert, with an unparalleled eight Preakness wins, is wagering on this promising horse, who recently debuted with two wins. His aspirations for victory are clear as he aims for a ninth title. Get his odds at FanDuel Racing.

3. American Promise (15-1)
   This horse, with distinguished lineage from Justify, a Triple Crown winner, is the most seasoned in this year’s lineup, preparing for his 11th career start. Managed by D. Wayne Lukas, a seven-time Preakness victor, American Promise may surprise at this year’s race. Place a bet at TwinSpires.

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Demling is revealing a significant longshot that could surprise, along with his complete projected 2025 Preakness Stakes leaderboard and betting tickets at SportsLine.

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