Expert Predictions for the 2025 Preakness Stakes: Key Insights on Top Horses
Leading horse racing analyst shares his top picks for the Preakness Stakes, focusing on horses like Journalism, Clever Again, and highlighting those that are not participating.
If home-track advantage applies to the 2025 Preakness Stakes, Pay Billy holds it, having run his last seven races at Laurel Park, near Baltimore. Although he has won five of his last six outings at this track, his odds stand at 20-1 as a longshot. In contrast, Journalism, with no wins outside California, sits as the 8-5 favorite, followed by Sandman at 4-1 and River Thames at 9-2.
For more insights, see Jody Demling’s horse racing predictions from SportsLine, where he’s noted for his knowledge of Triple Crown races.
One standout from Demling’s picks is Clever Again, a longshot at 5-1. Despite lacking experience compared to others, he won two races at Oaklawn Park, boasting strong pedigree as the son of the Triple Crown champion, American Pharoah. Demling believes he could be a serious competitor despite his novice status.
How to Make Your 2025 Preakness Stakes Bets
Demling will reveal which longshot may surprise and shake up your betting strategies in the upcoming race, including his complete leaderboard for the 2025 Preakness Stakes: Check his picks here.
2025 Preakness Stakes Odds and Horses:
| 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 |
