The 2024 Preakness Stakes: Everything You Need to Know

When and Where?

Date:

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Location:

Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland

How to Watch

The Preakness Stakes will be broadcast live on NBC. You can also stream the race online at NBCSports.com or through the NBC Sports app.

Horses and Odds

The field for the 2024 Preakness Stakes has not yet been set, but several horses are expected to be in contention. Some of the early favorites include: * Epicenter (3-1) * Forte (4-1) * Arabian Knight (5-1) * Curly Jack (6-1) * Wonder Wheel (8-1)

Weather

The weather forecast for the 2024 Preakness Stakes is mostly sunny, with a high temperature in the mid-70s. There is a slight chance of rain in the afternoon.

Derby Ban

Bob Baffert, the trainer of 2022 Preakness Stakes winner Medina Spirit, is currently banned from entering horses in the Kentucky Derby. However, he is still eligible to enter horses in the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.

Other Information

* The Preakness Stakes is the second leg of the Triple Crown, which also includes the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. * The winner of the Preakness Stakes receives a trophy known as the Woodlawn Vase. * The Preakness Stakes is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world.