2025 Preakness Stakes: Weather Insights and Top Horse Selections
The upcoming Preakness Stakes promises favorable conditions despite rain forecasts, with key horses to consider for betting.
Though rain is in the forecast for Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, the 2025 Preakness Stakes could still run on a fast track. Post time is 7:01 p.m. for the nine horses competing for this prestigious race.
Weather Forecast and Conditions
| Day | Skies | High | Rain Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | AM Thunderstorms | 87 | 46% |
| Saturday Morning | Rain | 76 | 55% |
| Saturday Post Time (7:01pm ET) | Sunny | 86 | 0% |
The team at SportsLine has analyzed the 2025 Preakness horses to discover which are suited for soggy conditions. Here are three horses you should consider betting on in the impending Pimlico track conditions:
1. Sandman (4-1)
Sandman has displayed exceptional performance on fast tracks, finishing in the top three six times in eight races. His previous victory at the Arkansas Derby ranks him just slightly below the race favorite, Journalism.
2. Clever Again (5-1)
Trained by legendary Steve Asmussen, who has previously clinched Preakness victories, Clever Again registered a notable speed figure in a recent race and aims for an early lead to compete against Journalism.
Bet Clever Again at TwinSpires
3. Pay Billy (20-1)
Despite modest speed figures, this local horse is positioned as a potential upset, having excelled in previous races on fast tracks.
Bet Pay Billy at FanDuel Racing
For comprehensive insights, check out SportsLine’s Jody Demling, who has accurately predicted the trifecta in the past two years.
