Preakness Decision for Journalism on the Horizon in Coming Days
Hit the Track with these Preakness Contenders
Saddle up, racing fans! The 2025 Preakness Stakes is just around the corner, and we've got the inside scoop on the potential contenders. Here's a lowdown on the horses geared up to storm the track:
- Journalism
- Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
- Trainer: Michael McCarthy
- Odds: 8-5 favorite (as of current betting odds)
- Previous Race: Second place at the Kentucky Derby
- Sandman
- Jockey: TBA
- Trainer: TBA
- Odds: 4-1
- Previous Race: Seventh place at the Kentucky Derby
- River Thames
- Jockey: TBA
- Trainer: TBA
- Odds: 9-2
- Previous Race: Details unknown
- Clever Again
- Jockey: TBA
- Trainer: TBA
- Odds: 5-1
- Previous Race: Details unknown
- American Promise
- Jockey: Nik Juarez
- Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
- Odds: 15-1
- Previous Race: 16th place at the Kentucky Derby
- Goal Oriented
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Trainer: Bob Baffert
- Odds: 6-1
- Previous Race: Details unknown
- Heart of Honor
- Jockey: Saffie Osborne
- Trainer: Jamie Osborne
- Odds: 12-1
- Previous Race: Not in the field at the Kentucky Derby
- Pay Billy
- Jockey: Raul Mena
- Trainer: Michael Gorham
- Odds: 20-1
- Previous Race: Not in the field at the Kentucky Derby
- Gosger
- Jockey: TBA
- Trainer: TBA
- Odds: TBA
- Previous Race: Not in the field at the Kentucky Derby
Journalism, the Kentucky Derby runner-up, stands as the favorite with odds of 8-5 (as of current betting odds). Other notable contenders include Sandman (4-1), River Thames (9-2), and Clever Again (5-1).
With Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby winner, not competing in the Preakness, racing enthusiasts might question if a Triple Crown winner will emerge this year, as the last time one claimed the title was in 2018. Strap on your horseshoes and cheer loud for your favorite horse as we find out in the upcoming 2025 Preakness Stakes!
Note: Odds are subject to change as the race approaches. For more detailed information, check out reliable sources like NBC Sports, Fox Sports, or ESPN.
Source: Various trusted online betting sites, such as Gambling com and NBC Sports.
Contenders for the 2025 Preakness Stakes extend beyond the track, with reliable sources like NBC Sports and Gambling com highlighting Journalism (8-5 favorite), Sandman (4-1), River Thames (9-2), and Clever Again (5-1). News about horse-racing and sports enthusiasts may also keep an eye on Goal Oriented (6-1) and the uncrowned Kentucky Derby champion, Sovereignty's absence leaving the possibility of a Triple Crown race in question.
