An exciting Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is in the books, and now a solid field of 3-year-old racehorses is lined up to compete in the historic 150th running of the Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.
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2025 Preakness Stakes Cheat Sheet
This year marks the 150th anniversary edition of one of horse racing’s most prestigious events, and the May 17 Preakness Stakes will hold added significance as it will be the final running at the existing Pimlico Race Course before moving to Laurel Park temporarily while Pimlico undergoes a comprehensive reconstruct
Preakness Forefathers: ‘Mr. Preakness’ Makes the Middle Jewel a Destination
Charles John “Chick” Lang Jr. came by his involvement in horse racing naturally: his grandfather and father both played prominent roles in the sport, making the younger Lang’s lifetime investment in the sport inevitable. But this Chick took it to a new level: he played a multitude of roles during his time on the track, including the one he is most famous for as the man who made the Preakness Stakes what it is today.
Hill Road Wins Peter Pan, Belmont Stakes Could be Next
The Grade 3 $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes at 1 1/8 miles May 10 at Belmont at the Big A that is touted as a steppingstone to the June 7 Belmont Stakes served up a preview of what might indeed happen in the final leg of the Triple Crown.