2024 Preakness Stakes

Everything You Need to Know

Event Details

The 2024 Preakness Stakes will be the 149th running of the annual horse race, held on Saturday, May 18th at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. NBC and Peacock will broadcast the event live.

Schedule

• Post time: 6:50 PM ET
• Race distance: 1 3/16 miles
• Surface: Dirt

How to Watch

The Preakness Stakes will be televised live on NBC and Peacock. You can also stream the race online through the NBC Sports app or website.

History

The Preakness Stakes is one of the most prestigious horse races in the United States. It is the second leg of the Triple Crown, following the Kentucky Derby and preceding the Belmont Stakes. The race was first run in 1873 and has been held at Pimlico Race Course every year since 1890.

Recent Winners

The Preakness Stakes has been won by some of the most famous horses in history, including Seabiscuit, Secretariat, and American Pharoah. The most recent winner was Early Voting, who won the 2023 race.

2024 Contenders

The field for the 2024 Preakness Stakes has not yet been announced, but several horses are expected to be in contention. These include Epicenter, the winner of the 2023 Kentucky Derby, and Forte, the winner of the 2023 Florida Derby.