Experience the Thoroughbreds Competing in the 2025 Preakness Stakes
Get ready, horse racing enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Preakness Stakes of 2025 is in the books, with Journalism seizing the victory at Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course[1][2].
The 150th running of the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown was filled with plenty of excitement, as Journalism, the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby earlier in the month, proved to be the horse to beat. Although they trailed at sixth place for a significant portion of the race, they found an impressive surge at the end to take home the win[1].
Here's a look at the field of nine horses and their morning-line odds, going from first to last:
- Goal Oriented, 6-1
- Journalism, 8-5 (The winner!)
- American Promise, 15-1
- Heart of Honor, 12-1
- Pay Billy, 20-1
- River Thames, 9-2
- Sandman, 4-1
- Clever Again, 5-1
- Gosger, 20-1
Unfortunately, Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty was not present at the starting gate for the Preakness, leaving the Triple Crown dreams unrealized this year[1]. Sovereignty, who finished 1 1/2 lengths ahead of Journalism at the Derby, is preparing for the Belmont Stakes, which will take place next month[1].
With full focus on the Preakness, Jockey Umberto Rispoli led Journalism to an incredible victory, bringing him his first win in the Triple Crown races. Interestingly, Rispoli is the first jockey from Italy to win one of these prestigious races[1].
Trainer Michael McCarthy was ecstatic following the win, as tears filled his eyes when telling NBC Sports that the victory was for Altadena, the California neighborhood ravaged by wildfires earlier this year[1]. Now, McCarthy sets his sights on a possible rematch between Journalism and Sovereignty at the Belmont[1].
Two other horses in the Preakness, Sandman and American Promise, also contested in the Derby. Sandman came in sixth, while American Promise finished 16th in the 19-horse field[1]. As for the Preakness odds, Sandman was given 4-1 odds, right behind Journalism, and American Promise received 15-1 odds[1].
Stay tuned as we watch the unfolding drama of the horse racing world and see who will rise to fame in the final leg of the Triple Crown — the Belmont Stakes!
[1] - Sources: USA Today, NBC Sports, ESPN
Happy racing!
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Leo DionysusLeo Dionysus is a freelance writer and horse racing enthusiast. With a passion for understanding the dynamics of thoroughbred racing and a love for the beautiful sport itself, he enjoys covering the industry's exciting events and developments.
- The Preakness Stakes of 2025 concluded with a surprise victory by Journalism, marking a significant achievement in horse racing and breaking news.
- Despite Sovereignty's absence at the Preakness due to preparations for the Belmont Stakes, the horse racing world is eagerly anticipating a potential rematch between Sovereignty and Journalism.
- Michael McCarthy, the trainer of the Preakness winner Journalism, expressed his joy over the win and dedicate it to Altadena, a California neighborhood affected by wildfires earlier this year.
- Apart from Journalism, other horses like Sandman and American Promise, who also competed in the Kentucky Derby, also participated in the Preakness Stakes, with Sandman coming in 6th and American Promise finishing 16th.
