2025 Preakness Stakes
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The 2025 Preakness Stakes was the 150th Preakness Stakes, a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of 1+3⁄16 miles (9+1⁄2 furlongs; 1,911 metres). The race is the second of the three legs of the American Triple Crown and is held annually at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The Preakness Stakes is traditionally held on the third Saturday in May, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. The 2025 edition occurred on May 17, with a scheduled post time of 7:01 p.m. EDT and television coverage by NBC. The 2025 purse was valued at $2 million. The race was won by Journalism.
Infobox
Location
Pimlico Race CourseBaltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Date
May 17, 2025 (2025-05-17)
Distance
mw- 1 3⁄16 mi (9.5 furlongs; 1.9 km)
Winning horse
Journalism
Winning time
1:55.37
Jockey
Umberto Rispoli
Trainer
Michael W. McCarthy
Owner
Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Elayne Stables 5, Robert V. LaPenta, Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier and Michael Tabor
Conditions
Fast
Surface
Dirt
Tables
· Results
1
1
Finish
1
ProgramNumber
2
Horse
Journalism
Jockey
Umberto Rispoli
Trainer
Michael W. McCarthy
MorningLine Odds
8-5
Final Odds
1.00
Winnings
$1,200,000
2
2
Finish
2
ProgramNumber
9
Horse
Gosger
Jockey
Luis Saez
Trainer
Brendan P. Walsh
MorningLine Odds
20-1
Final Odds
15.50
Margin(Lengths)
1⁄2
Winnings
$400,000
3
3
Finish
3
ProgramNumber
7
Horse
Sandman
Jockey
John R. Velazquez
Trainer
Mark E. Casse
MorningLine Odds
4-1
Final Odds
6.40
Margin(Lengths)
2+3⁄4
Winnings
$220,000
4
4
Finish
4
ProgramNumber
1
Horse
Goal Oriented
Jockey
Flavien Prat
Trainer
Bob Baffert
MorningLine Odds
6-1
Final Odds
8.00
Margin(Lengths)
6+3⁄4
Winnings
$120,000
5
5
Finish
5
ProgramNumber
4
Horse
Heart of Honor (GB)
Jockey
Saffie Osborne
Trainer
Jamie Osborne
MorningLine Odds
12-1
Final Odds
19.70
Margin(Lengths)
8+3⁄4
Winnings
$60,000
6
6
Finish
6
ProgramNumber
6
Horse
River Thames
Jockey
Irad Ortiz Jr.
Trainer
Todd A. Pletcher
MorningLine Odds
9-2
Final Odds
9.70
Margin(Lengths)
10+1⁄2
7
7
Finish
7
ProgramNumber
5
Horse
Pay Billy
Jockey
Raul E. Mena
Trainer
Michael E. Gorham
MorningLine Odds
20-1
Final Odds
17.30
Margin(Lengths)
15+1⁄2
8
8
Finish
8
ProgramNumber
3
Horse
American Promise
Jockey
Nik Juarez
Trainer
D. Wayne Lukas
MorningLine Odds
15-1
Final Odds
12.70
Margin(Lengths)
17+1⁄4
9
9
Finish
9
ProgramNumber
8
Horse
Clever Again
Jockey
José Ortiz
Trainer
Steven M. Asmussen
MorningLine Odds
5-1
Final Odds
5.50
Margin(Lengths)
30+1⁄2
| Finish | ProgramNumber | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | MorningLine Odds | Final Odds | Margin(Lengths) | Winnings |
| 1 | 2 | Journalism | Umberto Rispoli | Michael W. McCarthy | 8-5 | 1.00 | $1,200,000 | |
| 2 | 9 | Gosger | Luis Saez | Brendan P. Walsh | 20-1 | 15.50 | 1⁄2 | $400,000 |
| 3 | 7 | Sandman | John R. Velazquez | Mark E. Casse | 4-1 | 6.40 | 2+3⁄4 | $220,000 |
| 4 | 1 | Goal Oriented | Flavien Prat | Bob Baffert | 6-1 | 8.00 | 6+3⁄4 | $120,000 |
| 5 | 4 | Heart of Honor (GB) | Saffie Osborne | Jamie Osborne | 12-1 | 19.70 | 8+3⁄4 | $60,000 |
| 6 | 6 | River Thames | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | 9-2 | 9.70 | 10+1⁄2 | |
| 7 | 5 | Pay Billy | Raul E. Mena | Michael E. Gorham | 20-1 | 17.30 | 15+1⁄2 | |
| 8 | 3 | American Promise | Nik Juarez | D. Wayne Lukas | 15-1 | 12.70 | 17+1⁄4 | |
| 9 | 8 | Clever Again | José Ortiz | Steven M. Asmussen | 5-1 | 5.50 | 30+1⁄2 |
· Payout
2
2
Pgm
2
Horse
Journalism
Win
$4.00
Place
$2.80
Show
$2.40
9
9
Pgm
9
Horse
Gosger
Win
–
Place
$9.00
Show
$5.40
7
7
Pgm
7
Horse
Sandman
Win
–
Place
–
Show
$3.60
| Pgm | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
| 2 | Journalism | $4.00 | $2.80 | $2.40 |
| 9 | Gosger | – | $9.00 | $5.40 |
| 7 | Sandman | – | – | $3.60 |
· External links
| Preceded by2025 Kentucky Derby | Triple Crown | Succeeded by2025 Belmont Stakes |
References
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/45198711/journalism-wins-preakness-runner-derby-finish
- www.cbssports.comhttps://www.cbssports.com/general/news/where-to-watch-2025-preakness-stakes-start-time-post-positions-odds-horses-date-tv-channel-live-stream/amp/
- Equibasehttps://www.equibase.com/static/chart/pdf/PIM051725USA13.pdf