In the lead-up to the 2025 Preakness Stakes, locking in a horse for betting is crucial as the Federico Tesio Stakes provided an entry for Pay Billy into the race. Pay Billy will compete at the Pimlico Race Course at 7:01 PM ET, and odds currently have him as a 20-1 underdog.
Betting Insights
- Top Pick: Journalism is favored at 8-5.
- Surprising Exclusions: Tim Doyle cautions against betting on Sandman, who has the second-shortest odds at 4-1 but hasn’t performed well enough in prior races to justify the wager.
Expected Lineup for 2025 Preakness Stakes
| 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 |
