The Preakness Stakes, the Triple Crown’s second leg, is set to captivate horse racing enthusiasts on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. With a post time of 6:50 p.m. ET, the race will offer a thrilling spectacle for fans and bettors alike.

The Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the American Triple Crown, is set to celebrate its 150th running on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.

As the 2025 Preakness Stakes approaches, fans and bettors are examining one of the longest-standing debates in horse racing betting: is speed or stamina the key to winning the second jewel of the Triple Crown? 

The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes is set for Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the iconic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. As the second jewel of the Triple Crown, it follows the Kentucky Derby and precedes the Belmont Stakes. Post time is scheduled for 6:50 p.m. ET, with broadcast coverage on online streaming options available.

In horse racing betting, few moments influence Preakness Stakes odds as much as the post position draw. While the morning-line odds reflect a horse’s past performances and projected potential, the gate assignment can significantly tilt perceptions and shift the Preakness Stakes betting market overnight.