The 150th Preakness Stakes marks a significant transition, as Pimlico Race Course, which has stood for 155 years, will undergo extensive renovations following this race. The event will temporarily relocate to Laurel Park during this renovation period.

Despite Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty not being present for the Preakness, Journalism, the Derby runner-up, is currently the favorite at 8-5. In contrast, the stakes see a smaller field compared to the Derby, with the post scheduled for 7:01 PM ET. Other contenders include:

• Sandman at 4-1
• River Thames at 9-2
• Clever Again at 5-1

With only a few Kentucky Derby horses reintegrated into the Preakness field, SportsLine’s betting experts offer insights on which horses to consider.

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Selecting Your Longshots

• Clever Again (5-1): A product of the renowned American Pharoah trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen, ridden by Jockey Jose Ortiz.
• Goal Oriented (6-1): Bob Baffert’s undefeated horse is stepping up for graded stakes competition with strong past performances.
• American Promise (15-1): After a not-so-smooth journey in the Derby, this horse returns under trainer D. Wayne Lukas, aiming for redemption.

For complete betting insights and more information about top longshots, check out SportsLine’s detailed analysis.

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