Preakness Stakes 2025: Complete Results, Highlights, and Triple Crown Update
Breaking News: Clever Again wins the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course! The 2025 Triple Crown remains up for grabs as different horses win the first two legs.
The excitement of the Triple Crown continues as the Preakness Stakes 2025 dazzles fans around the world. Held at the historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, the Preakness is the second jewel of the Triple Crown, following the Kentucky Derby 2025 and preceding the Belmont Stakes 2025.
Preakness 2025: Event Details
Date & Time
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Post Time: 7:01 PM ET
Coverage Begins: 4:30 PM ET
Location
Pimlico Race Course
Baltimore, Maryland
Note: Future of Pimlico under discussion
Broadcast
TV: NBC Sports
Streaming: Peacock, NBC Sports App
Preakness 2025 Results
| Position | Horse | Jockey | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Clever Again | Umberto Rispoli | 8-1 |
| 2nd | River Thames | Irad Ortiz Jr. | 5-1 |
| 3rd | Journalism | Flavien Prat | 3-1 |
| 4th | Gosger | Luis Saez | 12-1 |
Payouts and Purse
- Total Purse: $1.5 million
- Winner's Share: $900,000 (approx.)
- Exacta (Clever Again-River Thames): $52.40
- Trifecta (Clever Again-River Thames-Journalism): $185.60
Key Highlights and Analysis
Clever Again's Stunning Victory
The winner of the 2025 Preakness Stakes was Clever Again, with Umberto Rispoli as the jockey. The race was competitive, but Clever Again pulled away in the final stretch, securing a historic win.
Why Didn't Sovereignty Run?
A hot topic this year was, "Why isn't Sovereignty running in the Preakness?" Sources confirm that Sovereignty was withdrawn due to a minor injury during training. The colt's absence left fans and bettors disappointed but allowed room for emerging horses like Journalism and River Thames.
The Triple Crown Picture
With different winners for the first two legs—Journalism in the Derby and Clever Again in the Preakness—the Triple Crown remains undecided. All eyes are now on the Belmont Stakes 2025, where history could still be made.
Journalism: The Crowd Favorite
Journalism, the Derby-winning colt, was one of the favorites entering the Preakness. Owned by a syndicate passionate about journalism and truth, the horse's performance became symbolic for many watching.
Complete Preakness 2025 Field
The Preakness 2025 field featured elite thoroughbreds, including:
- Clever Again (Winner)
- River Thames (2nd place)
- Journalism (3rd place)
- Gosger
- Midnight Bourbon
- Hot Rod Charlie
Future of the Preakness
There has been ongoing discussion about the future of Pimlico, with questions like "Is Pimlico closing?" and "Where will the Preakness be in 2026?" drawing public interest. While no final decisions have been made, the historic track continues to host this prestigious event.
How to Watch Preakness 2025 Replay
Missed the live race? You can catch up through these platforms:
- NBC Sports (replay coverage)
- Peacock (streaming)
- Official Preakness YouTube Channel
- Horse Racing TV
Looking Ahead: Belmont Stakes 2025
The next and final leg of the Triple Crown is scheduled for:
- Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
- Location: Belmont Park, Elmont, NY
- Distance: 1.5 miles
Triple Crown Update: With different winners in the first two legs, the 2025 Triple Crown remains up for grabs. Can Journalism redeem himself at Belmont? Will Clever Again continue his winning streak? Stay tuned for more coverage.