Predictions and Odds for the 2025 Preakness Stakes: Insights from a Leading Expert
A comprehensive overview of the upcoming 2025 Preakness Stakes, detailing key horse contenders and expert analysis on betting picks.
The 2025 Preakness Stakes is set to unfold on Saturday at 7:01 p.m. ET at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Current favorite Journalism, who finished second in the Kentucky Derby, stands at 8-5 in the odds for this race. The Derby winner, Sovereignty, will not participate in the Preakness and was the only competitor able to beat Journalism in the Derby. Other contenders include Sandman (4-1), American Promise (15-1), River Thames (9-2), Clever Again (5-1), and Goal Oriented (6-1).
Before making any bets, fans should definitely check insights from long-time horse racing guru Jeff Hochman. He has a strong track record in graded stakes races, winning over 22 of the last 36 Triple Crown races.
One notable pick from Hochman is Clever Again, an underdog at 5-1. After a break following a victory in March, this horse will have an edge due to his freshness. Jockey Jose Ortiz has switched mounts from Sandman to Clever Again, which could pave the way for a stellar performance.
Here’s the breakdown of 2025 Preakness Stakes odds and post positions:
| 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 |
