The 2025 Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, is a little more than a week away, and with the ever-changing field, the race is shaping up to be an unpredictable event, open for any horse to claim victory.
According DRF.com, Rodriguez, trained by Bob Baffert, reported he will not enter the Preakness due to a foot issue. Baffert described it as a sensitive foot bruise, the same reason Rodriguez was scratched from the Kentucky Derby. Instead, Baffert will depend on Goal Oriented to win the race.
Earlier this week, trainer Bill Mott announced that Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty would not be participating in the Preakness, a development that has dashed the hopes of a Triple Crown winner for the seventh consecutive year. He is expected to make a comeback for the Belmont Stakes on June 7th at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York.
Currently, only one horse from the Kentucky Derby, American Promise, remains in the Preakness field. American Promise is trained by Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas and finished 16th out of 19 in the Kentucky Derby.
What time is the 2025 Preakness Stakes?
The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes will be held Saturday, May 17. Post time is 6:50 p.m. ET
When is the 2025 Preakness Stakes?
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
Stream: Peacock | Fubo (free trial)
Location: Pimlico Race Course (Baltimore)
The 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course is set for Saturday, May 17. Fans can watch the race, which will be streamed on Peacock, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports.
Watch the 2025 Preakness States on Fubo