Exciting Lineup at the 2025 Preakness Stakes

The Preakness Stakes, the pivotal second race in horse racing’s prestigious Triple Crown, is set to unfold today in Baltimore with a competitive lineup of nine horses. Today, all eyes are on “Journalism,” who was the favorite at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month but ultimately placed second. This contender is now considered the front-runner for the Preakness Stakes’ 150th edition at the historic Pimlico Race Course.

Here’s a look at the 2025 Preakness Stakes horses along with their odds: 1. Goal Oriented - 6-1 2. Journalism - 8-5 3. American Promise - 15-1 4. Heart of Honor - 12-1 5. Pay Billy - 20-1 6. River Thames - 9-2 7. Sandman - 4-1 8. Clever Again - 5-1 9. Gosger - 20-1

Noticeably absent from the Preakness lineup is “Sovereignty,” the Kentucky Derby victor, which puts a damper on this year’s Triple Crown dreams. In the buildup to this event, “Journalism” has maintained momentum with a series of impressive victories. “Sandman,” notable for his sixth-place Derby finish, and “American Promise,” who was 16th, also add intrigue to today’s contest.