Publication date: 29 Aug 2022
About the Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes is one of the three major horse races in the United States, held annually since 1873 on the third Saturday in May at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. This is the second race in the Triple Crown series that takes place 2 weeks after the Kentucky Derby. The course is 1.9 km long.
Attendance at the Preakness Stakes ranks second among horse races, only behind the Kentucky Derby. So far, only 12 horses have won the Triple Crown.
Official Preakness Stakes website
2025 Preakness Stakes
In 2025, the legendary horse races will celebrate its 150th anniversary. This is the second test in the US Triple Crown series, taking place after the Kentucky Derby and before the Belmont Stakes. However, this time the race will not be held at the usual Pimlico racetrack in Baltimore, but at Laurel Park, as the main arena is preparing for reconstruction. The date of the race remains unchanged – May 17, 2025.
What is unique about 2025?
The 150th anniversary of the Preakness Stakes promises to be a special event. Organizers are preparing a grandiose program, and spectators will be able to see some of the best three-year-old horses of the season fighting for victory. Moving the race to Laurel Park will give the race a new flavor, but the spirit of tradition will remain unchanged.
History of the horse races
Preakness Stakes are named after horse Preakness, who won Pimlico race in the 19th century. First held in 1873, race has since become an important part of American equestrian culture. Race spans 1,900 meters, making it the shortest of all Triple Crown events, but still intense and spectacular.
First Preakness Stakes featured 7 entrants. John Chamberlain, a three-year-old stallion, won a prize of 2050 USD. His result was not surpassed until 2004.
The winning horse is awarded with yellow flowers and the owner of the winning horse is presented with a trophy, the Woodlawn Vase. This vase has been the official trophy for Preakness Stakes winners since 1917.
Previous horse races results
| The year | Venue | Results |
| 2024 | Laurel Park, Maryland, USA | Jockey: Jaime Torres
Horse: Seize the Grey |
| 2023 | Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, USA | Jockey: John Velasquez
Horse: National Treasure |
| 2022 | Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, USA | Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Horse: Early Voting |
2026 Preakness Stakes
At this point, it is known that the next Preakness Stakes will continue at Laurel Park Race Course due to renovations at Pamlico Race Course. According to preliminary information, the race will be held on May 16, 2025.
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