Preakness Stakes 2025 post time and lineup: Will rain change start in Baltimore? Latest Update
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Although earlier rain may leave the Pimlico track damp or muddy for the 2025 Preakness Stakes, improving weather is expected to help the surface dry out by race time. However, any lingering moisture could still favour horses with a proven record on wet tracks, often called "mudders."
Also Read: Preakness Stakes 2025: Journalism vs Goal Oriented- who will take home the crown?
The Preakness Stakes 2025 is set to take place on Saturday, May 17, with the anticipated post time at 6:50 p.m. ET. The race will be held at its traditional location– Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, marking the second leg of the prestigious Triple Crown, as reported by CNN. Fans can look forward to an exciting showdown as top contenders battle for victory.
The lineup for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown race includes:
Goal Oriented
Journalism
American Promise
Heart of Honour
Pay Billy
River Thames
Sandman
Clever Again
Gosger
Notably, contenders like Goal Oriented and Journalism have both performed well on off-tracks, which could make them more attractive picks for bettors if the surface remains affected by the earlier showers.
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