With the 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes set to get underway in just over 72 hours, both, casual horse racing bettors and experienced ones alike could use a ‘cheat sheet’ of sorts that will help you maximize your chances of cashing in on the second leg of the annual Triple Crown.
With thoughts of cashing in big on the 2017 Preakness Stakes in mind, let’s find out who’s in the running to bag the second jewel in the Triple Crown.
Analyzing The 2017 Preakness Stakes Cheat Sheet For Second Leg Of Triple Crown
2017 Preakness Stakes
When: Saturday, May 20, 2017Where: Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, MD
2017 Preakness Stakes Odds
| Horse | Odds |
| Always Dreaming | 4/5 |
| Classic Empire | 3/1 |
| Lookin at Lee | 10/1 |
| Gunnevera | 15/1 |
| Cloud Computing | 12/1 |
| Hence | 20/1 |
| Conquest Mo Money | 15/1 |
| Multiplier | 30/1 |
| Senior Investment | 30/1 |
| Term of Art | 30/1 |
Five of the 20 horses that competed in the 2017 Kentucky Derby will be in this year’s Preakness Stakes with four of those thoroughbreds taking the top four spots as favorites. The Preakness Stakes is slightly shorter than the Kentucky Derby at 1 and 3/16 miles and takes place on the third Saturday in May. Exaggerator won last year’s Preakness as the No. 2 favorite behind Nyquist.
Always Dreaming -125
Jockey: John R. Velázquez
Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Owner: MeB Racing, Brooklyn Boyz, Teresa Viola, St. Elias, Siena Farm and West Point
Breeder: Santa Rosa Partners
2017 Statistics
Starts: 4
Firsts: 4
Seconds: 0
Thirds: 0
Earnings: $2,260,600
Earnings Per Start: $565,150
Analysis:
With 10 of the last 20 Kentucky Derby winners also winning the Preakness, Always Dreaming will have a good shot despite the short turnaround between the first two Triple Crown races.
“It is a quick turnaround, and sometimes you don’t know how horses are going to respond to that until you get into the stretch of the race, and that’s really when you find out what they have left in reserve,” trainer Todd Pletcher said. “But we like what we’re seeing so far.”
Classic Empire +300
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Trainer: Mark E. Casse
Owner: John C. Oxley
Breeder: Steven Nicholson & Brandi Nicholson
2017 Statistics
Starts: 3Firsts: 1
Seconds: 0
Thirds: 1
Earnings: $734,300
Earnings Per Start: $244,767
Analysis:
Classic Empire finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby as the No. 2 favorite behind Always Dreaming.
Lookin at Lee +500
Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
Owner: L and N Racing LLC
Breeder: Ray Hanson
2017 Statistics*
Starts: 4
Firsts: 0
Seconds: 1
Thirds: 2
Earnings: $553,000
Earnings Per Start: $138,250
Analysis:
Lookin at Lee blew away the field (except Always Dreaming) at the Kentucky Derby to finish second and now he’s expected to challenge for the win at Pimlico.
DYK Moment 1
Did You Know that, prior to 1932, the Preakness has been held 11 times before the Kentucky Derby?Gunnevera +1000
Jockey: Mike Smith
Trainer: Antonio Sano
Owner: Peacock Racing Stables, LLC
Breeder: Brandywine Farm & Stephen Upchurch
2017 Statistics
Starts: 4Firsts: 1
Seconds: 1
Thirds: 1
Earnings: $399,200
Earnings Per Start: $99,800
Analysis:
Gunnevera is a +1000 pick to win the Preakness after recording one win, one place and one show finish in four starts this year. He’ll run the Preakness out of the sixth post.
DYK Moment 2
Did You Know that the Preakness and the Kentucky Derby were run on the same day on May 12, 1917, and May 13, 1922?Hence +2000
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Trainer: Steven Asmussen
Owner: Calumet Farm
Breeder: Calumet Farm
2017 Statistics*
Starts: 4
Firsts: 2
Seconds: 0
Thirds: 0
Earnings: $444,629
Earnings Per Start: $111,157
Analysis:
Hence will run the Preakness out of post No. 3 and has won twice this year in four starts. Hence finished in 11th place at the Kentucky Derby.
Conquest Mo Money +1500
Jockey: Jorge Carreno
Trainer: Miguel L. Hernandez
Owner: Judge Lanier Racing
Breeder: Twin Creeks Farm
2017 Statistics*
Starts: 5 Firsts: 3 Seconds: 2 Thirds: 0 Earnings: $508,900 Earnings Per Start: $101,780
Analysis:
Conquest Mo Money will run the Preakness out of post No. 10. He’s well-rested after sitting out the Kentucky Derby and has recorded three wins and a pair of second place finishes in five starts this year.
Multiplier +3000
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
Owner: Watchel Stable, George J. Kerr and Gary Barber
Breeder: Mark Stansell
2017 Statistics*
Starts: 4
Firsts: 2
Seconds: 1
Thirds: 1
Earnings: $187,310
Earnings Per Start: $46,828
Analysis:
Multiplier will be running the Preakness from the rail after ending up in the winner’s circle twice in four starts this year. More importantly, Multiplier has gotten better with each successive race.
Senior Investment +3000
Jockey: Channing Hill
Trainer: Kenneth g. McPeek
Owner: Fern Circle Stables
Breeder: Dixiana Farms LLC
2017 Statistics*
Starts: 4
Firsts: 2
Seconds: 0
Thirds: 0
Earnings: $174,400
Earnings Per Start: $43,600
Analysis:
Senior Investment will run the Preakness out of post No. 8 and he could challenge for a spot in the money after winning twice in four starts this year.
Senior Investment then took a big step backwards by finishing sixth in the Louisiana Derby in March before pulling off another stunner by winning the Lexington Stakes two weeks later.
Term of Art +3000
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Trainer: Doug F. O’Neill
Owner: Calumet Farm
Breeder: Whisper Hill Farm, LLC
2017 Statistics*
Starts: 4
Firsts: 0
Seconds: 0
Thirds: 1
Earnings: $59,345
Earnings Per Start: $14,836
Analysis:
Term of Art will run the Preakness out of post No. 7 looking like a real longshot after finishing in the money just once in four starts this year.
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While many of you who come here to read the articles posted on our blog are of the serious bettor variety, there are many more casual bettors looking for a little bit of advice. The numbers in the latter group tend to increase any time a major sporting event such as the Super Bowl, World Cup Final, or Kentucky Derby roll around. Everyone wants a piece of the action when those events are on the calendar, and we have another this weekend with the 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore. While not as big as the Kentucky Derby, this race is still one of the biggest of the horse racing season, which is why we decided to create a little 2018 Preakness Stakes Betting Cheat-Sheet.
Don’t forget to check the latest horse racing odds for The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans before placing your ticket!
2018 Preakness Stakes Betting Cheat-Sheet
Where and when is the Preakness Stakes?
As is always the case, the Preakness Stakes will be run at Pimlico racetrack in Baltimore, MD. The expected post time for the race is on Saturday, May 19 at about 6:20 PM EST. That still leaves you plenty of time to study the form and get your wagers on.Why is the Preakness Stakes so important?
Even if you are nothing more than a casual fan of horse racing, you will almost certainly have heard of the Triple Crown. Winning all 3 of the races that make up the Triple Crown is one of the biggest feats in sports, simply because only 12 horses have managed to do it in a 142-year span.The reason why it is so tough to win is that all 3 races come in relatively quick succession, making it impossible for the horses to get the recovery time they usually need before each race. The Preakness Stakes is important because it is the second leg of the Triple Crown. A horse that wins the Derby and the Preakness has a shot at the coveted Triple Crown in a couple of weeks at the Belmont Stakes.
How many horses have won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes in the same year?
Since we now already know that there have been 12 Triple Crown winners over the years, we know that at least that number have pulled off this double.What may come as a surprise is that only 11 more, for a total of 23, have ever won both races in the same year. The Preakness Stakes is very common where we get to see a huge upset, so keep that in mind when wagering on Saturday.
What should I look for before betting on the Preakness Stakes?
One of the biggest factors that can impact any horse race is the track conditions. The weather in Baltimore this weekend is calling for a lot of rain, which means we are likely going to see a sloppy track, just as we did in the Kentucky Derby.How many horses are in the Preakness Stakes, and who are the favorites to win?
The overwhelming favorite for the Preakness Stakes is Justify, the winner of the Kentucky Derby. His performance last time out was nothing short of brilliant.If he runs a similar race here, he should destroy this field of 8 horses. Good Magic is another one to watch, as he ran second to Justify in the Derby on a sloppy track. You may also want to keep an eye on Quip and his early speed.
2018 Preakness Stakes Betting Odds
- Justify -250
- Good Magic +300
- Quip +1200
- Lone Sailor +1300
- Tenfold +1600
- Bravazo +2000
- Diamond King +2200
- Sporting Chance +2500
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