The Preakness Stakes is one of the most prestigious yearly events in all of horse racing. It is not only just a showcase of the most talented three-year-olds in the world, but the annual contest also serves as the second leg in the legendary Triple Crown trilogy of races.
In 2023, the 148th edition of the Maryland tradition offered up an entertaining race that saw National Treasure take home the victory. The 2024 edition of the race should be no different.
Related: 2024 Preakness Stakes horses, odds, and prediction
When is the 2024 Preakness Stakes?
The 2024 Preakness Stakes take place on Saturday, May 18. The event will place in the same location it has since the inaugural race in 1873, Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The event is the second oldest among the three Triple Crown races. Coming after the Belmont Stakes in 1860, and before the first-ever Kentucky Derby in 1875.
What time does Preakness start?
The Preakness Stakes race is a part of an all-day event that begins in the late morning. However, the actual race everyone will be looking to see actually begins at around 6:50 PM ET.
What channel can I watch the Preakness Stakes 2023 on?
Coverage for the grand race begins at 1:30 PM ET on CNBC and streaming service Peacock. The broadcast will then switch to NBC (as well as Peacock) at 4:30 PM ET. The Preakness Stakes is the second to last duel of an all-day event that features over a dozen different races.
How many horses are in the Preakness?
The Kentucky Derby is unique among the Triple Crown races for having 20 horses competing. However, the Preakness Stakes has a much more traditional amount of 10 horses that usually compete. However, in 2023 just seven horses were in the event.
What horses will run in the Preakness Stakes 2024?
Below you can find a full list of the 2024 Preakness Stakes horses and their early odds heading into the event.
- Mystik Dan odds: 8-5
- Catching Freedom – 7-2
- Imagination odds: 3-1
- Tuscan Gold odds: 9-2
- Just Steel odds: 12-1
- Seize the Gray odds: 12-1
- Uncle Heavy odds: 20-1
- Mugatu odds: 20-1
- Muth odds: Scratched
How much are Preakness Stakes tickets?
Preakness Stakes tickets are quite pricey, especially compared to the Kentucky Derby. Below you can get a look at the various price ranges for entrance in 2024.
- Concourse: $210-$279
- Grandstand: $203-$518
- Clubhouse: $316-$405
- Clubhouse Dining: $525-$825
- Turfside Terrace: $925
How much does it cost to enter the Preakness?
Any horse can’t be entered into the legendary Triple Crown of races. Certain three-year-olds are nominated, and if they are accepted there is a fee of $15,000 to enter and another $15,000 to start. That is actually far cheaper than the $50,000 needed to enter and start in the Kentucky Derby two weeks before the Preakness.
How can you bet on the winner of the Preakness?
There are various options to place bets on the horses running in the race. Especially since sports gambling in-person and online is legal in 30 states in the US. One possible source, if you so choose, is the site for the Off-Track Betting.
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Who won the 2023 Preakness Stakes?
National Treasure was the favorite heading into the Preakness Stakes 2023 and showed exactly why on race day. From the start, Treasure led the and then held on to the spot throughout the mile-long run to history.
While Mage was the horse many were rooting for to win the second leg of the Triple Crown, he finished third as Treasure dominated and was able to hold off a late charge from Blazing Sevens to win the 2023 race.