2025 Preakness Stakes Preview: What You Need to Know

The 150th running of the Preakness is Saturday from Pimlico Race Course as the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing reaches its midpoint.

The field crosses the finish line during a turf race ahead of the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on May 20, 2023. Rob Carr/Getty Images

Nearly two weeks ago, Sovereignty galloped to victory at the most-watched Kentucky Derby in over 35 years. Thoroughbred racing is alive and well in the United States, and fans are eagerly anticipating the 2025 Preakness Stakes on Saturday as The Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown celebrates its 150th running.

Sovereignty is skipping the Preakness, so there will be no Triple Crown attempt, but that also means the race is wide open for the nine-horse field, less than half the size of the Derby.