The Preakness Stakes is the second race of the Triple Crown series, following the Kentucky Derby, and takes place annually on the third Saturday in May at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. In the 2024 Preakness Stakes, eight horses and their jockeys will compete in the 1 3/16-mile race, including Mystik Dan, the winner of this year’s Kentucky Derby, ridden by jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. The race is significant as it could bring the duo one step closer to the Triple Crown title.
Tickets to the Preakness Stakes vary in price, with lower-end tickets starting around $80 and higher-end tickets ranging from $500 to $1,000. The race is held annually on the third Saturday in May, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby and three weeks before the Belmont Stakes, coinciding with Armed Forces Day. Held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, the Preakness Stakes is one of the three Triple Crown races, each taking place at different tracks across the United States.
Secretariat holds the record for the fastest Preakness Stakes time, set on May 19, 1973. The horse also holds the record for the fastest time across all three Triple Crown races, winning the Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown in the same year by a significant margin. Betting on the Preakness Stakes can be done through straight bets or exotic bets, with straight bets focusing on single outcomes for a single horse and exotic bets based on multiple outcomes. Wagers can be placed in person at the track, online, or through mobile phone apps if legal in your state.
The dress code at the Preakness Stakes is less formal than the Kentucky Derby, allowing for casual clothing while discouraging cut-offs and tank tops in dining areas. Men often wear suits, while women opt for dresses, with extravagant hats being less prominent than at the Derby. Despite this, there is still an emphasis on dresses, and attendees can choose to wear trendy hats if they wish. Overall, the Preakness Stakes offers an exciting day of horse racing and entertainment for attendees seeking to experience the thrill of the race day.
