The 2025 Preakness Stakes takes place this Saturday, May 17, at 4 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. Saturday's race not only marks the 150th edition of the event, but it will be the final event at the historic Pimlico Race Course as demolition is expected to begin in June, part of the facility's $400 million redevelopment.

Sovereignty is not running out of that starting gate in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, two weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby. It is the second time in four years the Derby winner is not taking part for that reason and the fifth time in seven years overall the Preakness goes on with no Triple Crown on the line.

After uncontrollable circumstances hurt Journalism's chances in the Kentucky Derby, trainer Michael McCarthy was upbeat about his chances at the Preakness.

A victory Saturday at Pimlico by the Kentucky Derby’s beaten favorite would recall the Preakness’ days as a pivotal Triple Crown race for top 3-year-olds

Though he's only had two career starts, Not This Time colt's Kentucky Derby day allowance race victory earned a highe Speed Figure than Derby winner Sovereignty.

Gosger may not have the most appealing name of the horses he will share Saturday's course with, but he could be the surprise of the race. The product of sire Nyquist and dam Gloria S (by way of Tapit), the colt has found success early in 2025.

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