2024 Preakness Stakes: Everything You Need to Know
When and Where
The 2024 Preakness Stakes will be held on Saturday, May 18th at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
Distance and Purse
The Preakness Stakes is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of 13⁄16 miles. The winner's purse has been increased to $2 million, up from $1.5 million in 2023.
How to Watch
The Preakness Stakes will be broadcast live on NBC.
Horse Odds and Post Positions
The odds and post positions for the 2024 Preakness Stakes will be released closer to the race date.
Jockeys
The jockeys for the 2024 Preakness Stakes have not yet been announced.
Recent Winners
The past winners of the Preakness Stakes are:
- 2023: Epicenter
- 2022: Early Voting
- 2021: Rombauer
- 2020: Swiss Skydiver
- 2019: War of Will
Muth Scratched from 2024 Preakness Stakes
The 2024 Preakness Stakes field was turned upside-down on Wednesday when favorite Muth was scratched from the race due to a fever.
Conclusion
The 2024 Preakness Stakes is shaping up to be a thrilling race. With a purse of $2 million and a field of talented horses, the Preakness Stakes is sure to be one of the most exciting races of the year.
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