The 142nd running of the $1,500,000 Preakness Stakes (Grade I), is the second jewel of the Triple Crown, set for Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
The G2 Eclipse Stakes will be run this Saturday, May 20 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. Horses four years old and upward will chase the winner's share of the $175,000 purse when they take to Woodbine's All Weather Track and race 1-1/16 miles.
List of the confirmed entries for the 2017 Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Pimlico.
Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California will play host to the G2 Kona Gold Stakes on Saturday, May 20. A purse of $200,000 will be on the line when horses three years old and upward take to Santa Anita's dirt track and dash 6 1/2 furlongs.
The G2 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes comes our way Friday, May 19 from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. A purse of $250,000 will be on the line for three year old fillies willing to saddle up and go 1 1/8 miles on Pimlico's dirt track.
Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland will play host to the G3 Pimlico Special Handicap on Friday, May 19. Horses three years old and upward will be featured when they take to Pimlico's dirt track and race 1 1/16 miles for the winner's share of the $300,000 purse.
There are several concepts unique to the Preakness that have to be taken into account when handicapping the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Complete list of every winning horse, jockey, trainer, & owner for the Preakness Stakes since its inaugural year of 1873.
List of the long lasting honored traditions of the Preakness Stakes.
Notable Moments in Preakness Stakes History.
