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Preakness Stakes

Preakness Central
The Preakness Stakes is the second jewel of the Triple Crown and held every year two weeks after the Kentucky Derby at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. While it does not have as much prestige as the Derby, with a purse of $1 million guaranteed it is still a juicy prize for any horseman. Like the Derby, only 3-year-old thoroughbreds can run in the Preakness, so each only has one chanc…
Preakness official site
The official website of the Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Race Course with news, stats, history, contenders, and more.
Preakness Weather
The latest forecasts for Baltimore.
Who is your top 2009 Preakness pick?
The Preakness, with a maximum field of 14 horses, can be just as hard to handicap as the Kentucky Derby. While some of the Derby horses go on to run for the Black-eyed Susans at Pimlico, there are always some fresh horses trying to steal the second jewel of the Triple Crown Which horse do you think will win the Preakness this year and why?
Preakness 101
A basic introduction the the second jewel of the Triple Crown. How it began, basics of picking a winner, and how to attend in person.
Fillies in the Preakness Stakes
Information about the fillies who have run in the Preakness Stakes.
Preakness Stakes Traditions
The Preakness Stakes was first run in 1873 and has many traditions associated with it. The most well know is probably the Black-Eyed Susans given to the winner and the $1 million Woodlawn Vase which is the permanent trophy of the race. Here is a look at some of the more well known Preakness traditions.
Preakness Winners
A list of all the Preakness Stakes winners with their connections, winning time, post position, odds, and winning margin.
Preakness
Information specific to the second jewel of the Triple Crown

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