2025 Preakness Stakes Insights

The 2025 Preakness Stakes is set to kick off on Saturday at 7:01 p.m. ET at Pimlico Race Course. Despite recent rain, the track is expected to be fast. Nine horses will compete in this second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown.

Favorite & Key Horses

• Journalism (8-5) has emerged as the favorite, after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby against Sovereignty.
• American Promise (15-1) seeks victory under Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who aims to tie his record with an eighth Preakness win.

The previous year’s winner, Seize the Grey (12-1), previously made headlines with a surprising win on a slippery surface.

For top insights from renowned horse racing expert Jeff Hochman, who has a proven track record in betting on Triple Crown races, check out his recommendations on SportsLine: Hochman’s Picks.

Hochman’s Top 2025 Preakness Predictions

One standout prediction is for Clever Again (5-1), who has achieved impressive Beyer Speed Figures, making him one of the serious contenders for this event. With stellar training by Steve Assmussen, Clever Again carries promising potential, having shown remarkable speed in past races.

How to Make Your Picks

Hochman is not only supporting Clever Again but is also backing a long shot that could surprise fans. Explore his insights to ensure your choices are strategic for the upcoming race: Betting Strategies.

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
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