Preakness Stakes Odds: Seize the Grey Stuns Field, Mystik Dan Second-Best

The 149th Preakness Stakes was run on May 18, 2024. We'll have odds for the second jewel of the Triple Crown when they go live in 2025.

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Robert Criscola • Publishing Editor
May 21, 2024 • 15:28 ET • 3 min read
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The 149th Preakness Stakes saw another upset on the 2024 Triple Crown trail as Seize the Grey shocked bettors and the public at $21.60 in a gate-to-wire win at Pimlico.

Live Preakness odds won't be up and running for a while, but we'll have updated Preakness odds for the 150th renewal of the "Run for the Black-Eyed Susans" when they're posted in 2025.

Preakness Stakes 2025 odds

We'll have Preakness odds when they go live as well as Preakness post positions and analysis of all the Preakness horses.

What is the Preakness Stakes?

The Preakness Stakes is an annual horse racing event held on the third Saturday in May at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It is one of the most prestigious thoroughbred horse races in the United States and is the second jewel of the Triple Crown, following the Kentucky Derby and preceding the Belmont Stakes.

The Preakness Stakes has a long history dating back to 1873, making it one of the oldest races in American horse racing. It is a Grade I stakes race, meaning it attracts top-class horses, jockeys, and trainers from around the country. The race is open to three-year-old Thoroughbreds, and they compete over a distance of 1 3/16 miles (approximately 9.5 furlongs) on a dirt track.

The Preakness Stakes has become known for its exciting and fast-paced nature. It often draws a large crowd, with attendees sporting vibrant attire and participating in festive traditions. The race itself is a thrilling spectacle, as jockeys and horses sprint towards the finish line in hopes of securing victory and moving closer to a potential Triple Crown title.

Traditionally, the winner of the Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the Triple Crown, moves on to compete in the Preakness Stakes. If the same horse wins both races, it has a chance to complete the Triple Crown by racing in the Belmont Stakes. The last horse to win the Triple Crown was Justify in 2018.

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Odds of past Preakness Stakes winners

Here are the last 20 winners of the Preakness Stakes with their post positions and morning-line odds.

Year Preakness Stakes Winner Post Position Morning line odds
2025 TBD TBD TBD
2024 Seize the Grey 6 15/1
2023 National Treasure 1 4/1
2022 Early Voting 5 5/1
2021 Rombauer 6 12/1
2020 Swiss Skydiver 4 11/1
2019 War of Will 1 4/1
2018 Justify 7 1/2
2017 Cloud Computing 2 12/1
2016 Exaggerator 5 3/1
2015 American Pharoah 1 4/5
2014 California Chrome 3 3/5
2013 Oxbow 6 15/1
2012 I'll Have Another 9 5/2
2011 Shackleford 5 12/1
2010 Lookin At Lucky 7 3/1
2009 Rachel Alexandra 13 8/5
2008 Big Brown 6 1/5
2007 Curlin 4 7/2
2006 Bernardini 8 8/1
2005 Afleet Alex 12 6/5

Everything you need to know about Pimlico Race Course

  • Pimlico Race Course is located in the Park Heights neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It has been the on-and-off home of the Preakness Stakes since the race's inception in 1873, holding the race continuously since 1909.
  • Pimlico Race Course features a one-mile dirt track, which is the surface used for the Preakness Stakes. The oval track has a circumference of 1 1/16 miles, and the stretch run is 1,152 feet long. The track surface is known for its distinct reddish-brown color.
  • The most notable feature of the Pimlico track is its tight turns. The turns are known for being challenging, especially the first turn, which is often described as sharp and demanding. The configuration of the track can impact a horse's running style and requires jockeys and horses to navigate the turns skillfully.
  • Pimlico Race Course has a seating capacity of approximately 125,000 spectators. The facility offers various amenities, including grandstand seating, luxury suites, dining options, and wagering facilities. The track also hosts other races and events throughout the year.
  • Pimlico Race Course holds a significant place in horse racing history, as it is the second-oldest racetrack in the United States. "Old Hilltop" has witnessed many memorable moments throughout its long history, including the match race in the 1938 Pimlico Special where Seabiscuit defeated War Admiral.

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Ontario

Following the changes to the iGaming regulations on April 4, 2022, horse racing betting is no longer available at sportsbooks. Those in Ontario who are looking to bet on the Preakness Stakes will need to sign up at one of Woodbine's two online offerings, HPIbet and Dark Horse Bets

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Robert M. Criscola’s road to becoming a Covers publishing editor began with an internship at Metro New York, which eventually turned into a freelance job at MetroBet covering many sports from a wagering angle, including horse racing. He continued to focus on “The Sport of Kings” by writing for shapperdacapper.com, danonymousracing.com, and informer.fanxt.com before joining the team at the TwinSpires Edge in 2019 as a regular contributor and weekend editor. “Crisco” began writing game previews for Covers in 2022 and joined the editing team in 2023.

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