Top horse racing expert reveals picks for 2025 Preakness Stakes horses like Journalism and Clever Again with Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty not running

This year’s field is headlined by Journalism, the runner-up of this year’s Kentucky Derby and the morning line favorite in the 2025 Preakness. Other contenders include Sandman, the winner of the 2025 Arkansas Derby (G1); Clever Again, the 2025 Hot Springs Stakes (LS) champion; and River Thames, the 2025 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) runner-up

The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes, the second race in the Triple Crown, will take place on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on Saturday.

When is the 2025 Preakness Stakes? The annual Run for the Black-Eyed Susans takes place Saturday, May 17, at Pimlico Race Course at 7:01 p.m. ET

By leading the first-ever Preakness Festival, Moore is transforming Maryland’s biggest racing weekend into something bigger, more inclusive, and built to last.

Horse racing's Triple Crown reaches the middle jewel on Saturday when the starting gate opens in the 2025 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race

The road to Pimlico kicks off Saturday. Watch top horses and contenders in the Preakness Prep races, airing live on CNBC before the 150th Preakness.

Check out UFC announcer Bruce Buffer's introduction for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore.