The Preakness Stakes is an annual Thoroughbred horse race held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the second leg of the Triple Crown, following the Kentucky Derby and preceding the Belmont Stakes. The Preakness is the most widely attended horse race in the United States, with total attendance often surpassing the Kentucky Derby.
History of the Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes has its roots in the mid-1800s. It was first run in 1873 and has been held annually since then, with the exception of a few years during World War I and World War II. The first Preakness Stakes was won by a horse named Survivor and the race was named after the colt’s owner, Governor Oden Bowie.
How Many Horses Are In The 2022 Preakness?
The number of horses in the 2022 Preakness Stakes is expected to be 14. This is the same as the number of horses that ran in the 2021 Preakness. The field of runners for the Preakness Stakes is typically made up of the top three finishers from the Kentucky Derby, supplemented by additional horses.
Who Will Compete In The 2022 Preakness?
The list of horses that will compete in the 2022 Preakness Stakes is yet to be determined, but it is likely to include a number of the top Kentucky Derby finishers. Potential contenders for the 2022 Preakness Stakes could include:
- Essential Quality – Winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- Hot Rod Charlie – Second place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- Rock Your World – Third place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- Caddo River – Fourth place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- Known Agenda – Fifth place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- Rombauer – Sixth place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- Medina Spirit – Seventh place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- Helium – Eighth place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- Soup and Sandwich – Ninth place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- Concert Tour – Tenth place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- Hidden Stash – Eleventh place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- Dynamic One – Twelfth place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- Midnight Bourbon – Thirteenth place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
- King Fury – Fourteenth place finisher in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
What Are The Rules Of The Preakness Stakes?
The Preakness Stakes is a 1 3/16 mile race for 3 year-old Thoroughbreds. The field is limited to 14 horses and is typically supplemented by additional horses that did not compete in the Kentucky Derby. The race is also run on a dirt track, unlike the Kentucky Derby, which is run on a synthetic surface.
How Much Money Is Awarded To The Winner Of The Preakness Stakes?
The winner of the Preakness Stakes will receive a purse of $1.5 million, with the second place finisher receiving $600,000, the third place finisher receiving $300,000, and the fourth place finisher receiving $150,000. The remaining horses will receive smaller purses.
What Other Races Are Associated With The Preakness Stakes?
The Preakness is part of the Triple Crown series of races, which also includes the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. The Preakness is also the second leg of the Mid-Atlantic Triple Crown, which includes the Federico Tesio Stakes and the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes.
What Is The Preakness Stakes Schedule?
The 2022 Preakness Stakes is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The Preakness Stakes has traditionally been held on the third Saturday in May, but the date can be adjusted by the Maryland Jockey Club in the event of a conflict.
What Is The Preakness Stakes Track Record?
The track record for the Preakness Stakes is held by Secretariat, who ran the 1 3/16 mile race in 1:53 in 1973. Secretariat’s time is the only time a Preakness Stakes winner has run the race in less than two minutes.
What Is The Prize Money Structure Of The Preakness Stakes?
The Preakness Stakes offers a purse of $1.5 million to the winner, with the second place finisher receiving $600,000, the third place finisher receiving $300,000, and the fourth place finisher receiving $150,000. The remaining horses will receive smaller purses.
What Are The Odds Of Winning The Preakness Stakes?
The odds of winning the Preakness Stakes vary from year to year depending on the field of horses. In 2021, the odds of winning the Preakness Stakes were:
- Essential Quality – 3-5
- Hot Rod Charlie – 4-1
- Rock Your World – 6-1
- Caddo River – 12-1
- Known Agenda – 16-1
- Rombauer – 20-1
- Medina Spirit – 25-1
- Helium – 30-1
- Soup and Sandwich – 40-1
- Concert Tour – 50-1
- Hidden Stash – 60-1
- Dynamic One – 75-1
- Midnight Bourbon – 100-1
- King Fury – 150-1
Conclusion
The 2022 Preakness Stakes is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The field is expected to be 14 horses, including the top three finishers from the Kentucky Derby and additional horses. The purse for the Preakness Stakes is $1.5 million, with the second place finisher receiving $600,000, the third place finisher receiving $300,000, and the fourth place finisher receiving $150,000. The remaining horses will receive smaller purses. The odds of winning the Preakness Stakes vary from year to year, depending on the field of horses.