The Triple Crown continues with the 149th Preakness Stakes, taking place at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, May 18, 2024. This is the second race in the Triple Crown, with the third being the Belmont Stakes.
Mystik Dan, the winner of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, is the morning line favorite at 5-2. Catching Freedom and Imagination are both at 6-1.
The race will be broadcast live on NBC at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT. Fans can also watch the race live on the NBC Sports app or NBCSports.com.
For those who don’t have NBC, there are several streaming options available. Peacock, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV will all stream the race live.
For those outside the United States, a VPN can be used to access the live stream.
No horse has won the Triple Crown since 2018’s Justify. Mystik Dan will be looking to break that streak and become the 14th horse to win the Triple Crown.
The Preakness Stakes is one of the most prestigious races in horse racing. It is a Grade 1 stakes race for three-year-old horses. The race is 1 3/16 miles long and is run on a dirt track.
The Preakness Stakes is also known as the “Run for the Black-Eyed Susans.” The winner of the race is draped in a blanket of black-eyed Susans, the official flower of Maryland.
The Preakness Stakes is a major event in Baltimore. The race attracts a large crowd of fans and tourists. The race is also a major economic driver for the city.
If you are a fan of horse racing, the Preakness Stakes is a must-see event. The race is full of excitement and tradition. It is a great opportunity to see some of the best horses in the world compete for the Triple Crown.
