The 2025 Preakness Stakes is set for this Saturday at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, marking the last event held there before an extensive renovation.

D. Wayne Lukas, 89, made his mark in the horse racing industry training Codex, the 1980 Preakness winner, and holds the record for the most Preakness horses (48) in history. He secured his seventh Preakness victory last year with Seize The Grey and has his eyes on another horse listed at 15-1 this year.

American Promise clinched the Virginia Derby by seven lengths but finished 16th at the Kentucky Derby. This son of the 2018 Triple Crown winner, Justify, is among the longshots at 15-1, while Journalism, who was the runner-up in the Kentucky Derby, stands as the favorite at 8-5.

Jody Demling, a seasoned expert in horse racing, has accurately predicted numerous Preakness outcomes, including the 2023 race winner. This week, he’s sharing his top longshot picks for the 2025 Preakness Stakes:

Clever Again (5-1)

This colt is shrouded in mystery, having only raced three times. However, his wire-to-wire victory in the Hot Springs Stakes at Oaklawn Park and a strong Beyer Speed Figure of 101 make him a contender. Clever Again is also trained by Steve Asmussen, who has notable success at the Preakness.

Goal Oriented (6-1)

As a horse with only two career races, both of which were wins, Goal Oriented is looking to add to Bob Baffert’s impressive record in the Preakness. Although he skipped the Kentucky Derby, he won on Derby Day and is expected to continue his winning streak.

American Promise (15-1)

This three-year-old struggled at the Kentucky Derby but is expected to perform better in the smaller field at the Preakness. Trained by Lukas, a victory here would tie him with Baffert for the most Preakness wins by a trainer.

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