Preakness Stakes GI 1 3/16 Miles
Pimlico $2,000,000
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Timeless Traditions Define 150 Years of Preakness
America’s Best Racing – A Beginner’s Guide to the 150th Edition of the Preakness Stakes
2025 Preakness CL
| PP | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | M/L Odds | Phil’s Odds |
| 1 | Goal Oriented | Bob Baffert | Flavien Prat | 6-1 | 10.19 |
| 2 | Journalism | Michael W. McCarthy | Umberto Rispoli | 8-5 | 0.85 |
| 3 | American Promise | D. Wayne Lukas | Nik Juarez | 15-1 | 18.04 |
| 4 | Heart of Honor | Jamie Osborne | Saffie Osborne | 12-1 | 14.60 |
| 5 | Pay Billy | Michael Gorham | Raul Mena | 20-1 | 41.65 |
| 6 | River Thames | Todd Pletcher | Irad Ortiz Jr. | 9-2 | 9.78 |
| 7 | Sandman | Marc Casse | John Velazquez | 4-1 | 5.45 |
| 8 | Clever Again | Steven M. Asmussen | Jose Ortiz | 5-1 | 11.65 |
| 9 | Gosger | Brendan Walsh | Luis Saez | 20-1 | 41.65 |
Emergencies have always been necessary to progress. It was darkness which produced the lamp. It was fog that produced the compass. It was hunger that drove us to exploration. And it took a depression to teach us the real value of a job.
Victor Hugo
Bloodhorse – Bob Ehalt – Journalism, Sandman, New Shooters Shape Preakness 150
America’s Best Racing – Veteran Turf Writers Pick the 2025 Preakness Superfecta
The Haiku Handicapper Presented By Arabian Jockey Club: 2025 Preakness Stakes
#1 – Goal Oriented
His path to a win
Goes through uncontested lead
Not sure he gets it
#2 – Journalism
Derby runner-up
His heart’s never in question
What about gas tank?
#3 – American Promise
Brutal Derby trip
A Mid-Atlantic return
Might be good for him
#4 – Heart of Honor
From a distant land
Faced questionable rivals
But he held his own
#5 – Pay Billy
Root for the home team
But temper expectations
He’s in the deep end
#6 – River Thames
Smart to skip Derby
Rare to see Todd Pletcher here
An omen, perhaps?
#7 – Sandman
We all know his game
Dawdle early, then close hard
Can he zero in?
#8 – Clever Again
He’ll fight like a bull
To hear his name called first time
He crosses the wire
#9 – Gosger
Lexington winner
Headed in right direction
In minor prize hunt
Prediction
A comeback story
Journalism wins the day
Eight, six fill the tri
UAE President Cup Prediction
Two years, nothing’s changed
Diamond Gem secures the win
Two, six round it out
Paulick Report – Joe Nevills – What Does A Winning Trip Look Like For Preakness Contender Gosger?
Paulick Report – Preakness Notes: Steve Cauthen’s Advice To Saffie Osborne: ‘Keep Turning Left’
Paulick Report – Lukas: American Promise Better Now Than Before Kentucky Derby
Bloodhorse – Bob Ehalt – Preakness 150 Marks the End of an Era in Maryland
Bloodhorse – Frank Angst – Derby Starters Aim to End Recent Preakness Trend
Bloodhorse – Preakness Ride a Homecoming for Jockey Juarez
I’ll stop wearing black when they make a darker colour.
Wednesday Addams
DRF – David Grening – Black-Eyed Susan lacks star power but has wagering appeal
America’s Best Racing – Bob Ehalt – 2025 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at a Glance
A politician is an arse upon which everyone has sat except a man.
e. e. cummings
Bloodhorse – Joe Perez – Lukas Hopes Preakness Isn’t Losing its ‘Romance’
DRF – Matt Hegarty – Stakeholders silent on whether Triple Crown schedule should shift
Phil has a question:
How much money are the Sabres, Flames and Canucks’ WAGs saving this year.
DRF – David Grening – Preakness 2025: Wet conditions the norm this Triple Crown
America’s Best Racing – Bob Ehalt – 2025 Preakness Stakes at a Glance
Paulick Report – Mark Casse Hoping Sunny Skies Await Sandman On Preakness Day
Paulick Report – Journalism Brings ‘Special Talent’ To Saturday’s Preakness 150
America’s Best Racing – Big-Race Showdown: Expert Picks for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Preakness
Bloodhorse – Sean Collins – Casse Not Worried About Quick Turnaround With Sandman
Bloodhorse – Bob Ehalt – Two Weeks’ Rest? No Problem for Baffert, Lukas
Bloodhorse – Former Major Leaguer Has Rooting Interest in Preakness
Paulick Report – Preakness ‘Underdog’ Pay Billy Has Trainer Mike Gorham Feeling Right At Home
Science has not yet taught us if madness is or is not the sublimity of the intelligence.
Edgar Allan Poe
DRF – David Grening – Preakness 2025: Baffert, Lukas, Asmussen give Pimlico a final send-off
Bloodhorse – Keeler Johnson’s Preakness Stakes 150 Selections
Remember this, folks – I am a Hillbilly, and I don’t always Bet the same way I talk. Good advice is one thing, but smart gambling is quite another.
Hunter S. Thompson
DRF – Patrick Moquin – No clear favorite emerges from Black-Eyed Susan draw
TDN – Elizabeth Merryman Hopes For First Preakness Day Win With Witty
Bloodhorse – Byron KIng – Booth, Concrete Glory to Throw Down in Maryland Sprint
TDN – Preakness 150: Journalism, Sandman Arrive At Pimlico
ESPN – Who has won the Preakness Stakes? All-time winners list
Between the idea and the reality, always falls the shadow.
Esky
Bloodhorse – A Quiet Preakness Week Morning at Wet Pimlico
Bloodhorse – Bob Ehalt – Goal Oriented Gets Shot at a Starring Role in Preakness
Bloodhorse – Joe Perez – Not Breaking News: Journalism Heavy Preakness Favorite
Bloodhorse – Bob Ehalt – Patience Could Pay Off for River Thames in Preakness
TDN – Sandman Picks Up John Velazquez for Preakness, Clever Again Goes Easy Half at Churchill
Bloodhorse – Sean Collins – Clever Again Work Highlights May 12 Preakness Doings
Horse Racing Nation – First Look: Preakness week has 16 other key stakes at 3 tracks
Bloodhorse – Burnham Square Targeting Matt Winn Stakes
Phil has a comment:
The Kentucky Derby is locked in on the first Saturday in May. Since it’s NYRA that is recalcitrant about shifting the date of the Belmont which would also require moving many other Stakes around why not move the Preakness. Pimlico is rebuilding while Laurel Park fades into the sunset so right now is the ideal time to move the Preakness to the first Saturday in July – 4 weeks after the Belmont. Start a new tradition at the new Pimlico.
Bloodhorse – Racing Post – Jonathan Harding – Zarigana Awarded French One Thousand Guineas Victory
Phil has a question:
What’s the difference between Category 1 and Category 2 interference when the stewards are blind fucking idiots.
What’s the difference between blind fucking idiots and fucking blind idiots.
Bloodhorse – Sean Collins – Journalism Gets Preakness Go-Ahead Day Before Entries
Paulick Report – Ray Paulick – Green Light Go: Kentucky Derby Runner-Up Journalism Heading To The Preakness
“I think Rodriguez, the way he worked today, I could have been tempted to run him (in the Preakness).”
But Baffert is not planning on giving in to temptation. Sticking to his original decision, he said he would get the colt in top condition for the $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course June 7.
Bloodhorse – Sean Collins – Goal Oriented Pleases Baffert in Sunday Workout
Tom Ryan, head of SF Racing and a major partner in Rodriguez, was out to watch Rodriguez train. He was asked who the son of Authentic’s namesake was.
“Rodriguez is named for lots of things. His groom is Mr. Rodriguez,” he said. “He’s named for (singer-songwriter) Sixto Rodriguez because of the movie ‘Searching for Sugarman.’ Watch the movie, and you’ll see where the name comes from. It’s a good movie.”
So, the horse is not the namesake of A-Rod, Alex Rodriguez?
“It can be if you want it to be,” Ryan said. “All the Rodríguezes should feel part of the family.”
Horse Racing Nation – Preakness news: Baffert enters 2nd runner in 2nd jewel
Paulick Report – Preakness: Gosger ‘Ready To Take Step Foward,’ Clever Again ‘Coming Into His Own’
Garden And Gun – Lindsey Liles – What We Know About Pope Leo XIV’s Southern Roots
Phil has a question:
Is there enough Pope to go around.
Phil has a question:
Is the Pope Catholic.
TDN – Arkansas Derby Champ Sandman Enters Preakness Fray
Bloodhorse – Alvarado Fined $62,000, Suspended for KY Derby Ride
Bloodhorse – Peter Denk – With Rodriguez Out, Goal Oriented Emerges for Preakness
TDN – Gov. Moore And Co. Talk Pimlico Demo, Training Facility And Concept Art
Rule Number 2
Let me do the talking. All you have to do is to stand in the background, and admire my diplomatic skills.
The Second Dr. Who
Paulick Report – Chelsea Hackbarth – Lingering Foot Issue Knocks Rodriguez Out Of Preakness Stakes
Bloodhorse – Maryland Governor Approves Plans for ‘New’ Pimlico
The Baltimore Banner – Pamela Wood – Here’s what the rebuilt Pimlico Race Course could look like
Paulick Report – Letter To The Editor: ‘Ludicrous’ Not To Change Triple Crown Schedule
Phil has a comment:
The Kentucky Derby is locked in on the first Saturday in May. Since it’s NYRA that is recalcitrant about shifting the date of the Belmont which would also require moving many other Stakes around why not move the Preakness. Pimlico is rebuilding while Laurel Park fades into the sunset so right now is the ideal time to move the Preakness to the first Saturday in July – 4 weeks after the Belmont. Start a new tradition at the new Pimlico.
Bloodhorse – Baffert’s Unbeaten Goal Oriented Joins Preakness Field
Bloodhorse – Racing Post – Harry Derham – Preakness 150: Riggs Played Key Role in Classic
Horse Racing Nation – Ed DeRosa – Preakness fair odds: Rodriguez has value against Journalism
Paulick Report – Nik Juarez Looking Forward To ‘Another Dream Come True’ In Preakness Stakes
TDN – Preakness Preparation Continues As Derby Runner-Up Journalism Returns To The Track
ESPN – AP – Maryland board OK’s demolition, rebuild of Pimlico Race Course
Daily Hive – Gene Principe cut his hair and Edmonton Oilers players did a double take
TDN – Bill Finley – Enough Already. It’s Time to Fix the Triple Crown
The easy solution is as follows: keep the Derby right where it is, on the first Saturday in May; move the Preakness to the first Saturday in June; then slot the Belmont on Fourth of July. The benefits are obvious. Triple Crown interest is extended beyond six weeks, and horses should have a greater opportunity to participate in each leg (or at least fewer excuses for skipping one).
The Crown would also be clear of the NBA and NHL playoffs, and the NBA draft. July 4 is a traditional sports content desert, with hot-dog eating contests and midseason baseball serving as just about the only offerings. A Triple Crown bid on the Fourth would be the kind of event that grabs New York’s attention, and the rest of the nation’s.
Sports Business Journal – Maryland officials to vote on Pimlico demolition
Bloodhorse – UAE Derby Runner-Up Heart of Honor Aiming for Preakness
TDN – UAE Derby Runner-up Heart of Honor Confirmed for Preakness; Clever Again Works
Bloodhorse – Joe Perez – Sovereignty to Skip Preakness, Pointed Toward Belmont
DRF – David Grening – Preakness 2025: Asmussen moving Clever Again up a few rungs
Bloodhorse – Sovereignty Preakness Call to Be Made in Coming Days
Horse Racing Nation – Preakness weekend wagering menu features 3 special sequences
ESPN – Greg Wyshynski – Kings GM Rob Blake out after fourth straight first-round exit
Horse Racing Nation – Journalism closes as 5-1 favorite in Preakness Future Wager
Paulick Report – Christian Abdo – Captain Cook Top Contender For Peter Pan
Phil has a question:
Did the horse who was on the front cover of 2025 Kentucky Derby Day Racing Form win the 2025 Kentucky Derby CLI.
Bloodhorse – Byron Kings – Sovereignty’s Camp to Take Few Days to Ponder Preakness
Phil has a question:
Was it Caesars all around at Mott’s barn party.
Bloodhorse – Sean Collins – No Decision Yet, But Preakness on Table for Journalism
A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo and doesn’t.
Paulick Report – ‘It’s A Go’: Pay Billy Confirmed For Preakness Stakes
Paulick Report – Steve Asmussen-Trained Clever Again Works Toward Preakness
TDN – Garamond Gate To Wire At The Big A, Cornucopian Second Best
DRF – David Grening – Cornucopian in Preakness prep
Bloodhorse – Cornucopian to Run in Allowance, Eyes Preakness Bid
Bloodhorse – Molly Rollins – Pay Billy Earns Preakness Berth With Federico Tesio Win
TDN – Good News in Maryland as Handle Record Set
Paulick Report – Dan Illman – Pay Billy Wins Federico Tesio, Earns Automatic Preakness Berth
Bloodhorse – Byron King – Instant Replay Cleans Up in Bathhouse Row Stakes
TDN – Instant Replay Becomes First Stakes Winner for Maximum Security, Earns Preakness Berth
Paulick Report – Chelsea Hackbarth – Weekend Lineup Presented By Laurel Park: Preakness Preview Day
Paulick Report – Dan Illman – Pay Billy, Surfside Moon Chasing Preakness Berth In Federico Tesio
Phil M. Stockmen
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