The 2025 Preakness Stakes: Unveiling the Contenders

The 2025 Preakness Stakes is shaping up to be an exciting event. The race is set to take place on Saturday, and trainer Bob Baffert is aiming for his ninth victory. He has a strong contender in Goal Oriented, who is undefeated in two starts. This horse has drawn the No. 1 post position, which has been lucky for 13 previous winners, including two of Baffert's own horses. Goal Oriented is currently at 6-1 odds and will be competing against the favorite, Journalism, who is at 8-5 odds. The Kentucky Derby runner-up, Journalism, has drawn the No. 2 gate. Only three horses from the Kentucky Derby are in the Preakness Stakes this year. These include Sandman at 4-1 odds and American Promise at 15-1 odds. To make informed bets, it's wise to check out the predictions from Jody Demling. This expert has a proven track record, having correctly predicted the top three finishers in the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Demling has also accurately called 10 of the last 20 Preakness winners and has a strong history with the Belmont Stakes. Demling is sharing his picks and predictions for the 2025 Preakness Stakes. One of his surprising picks is Clever Again, a 5-1 longshot. This horse's sire, American Pharoah, is a legendary thoroughbred known for winning the Triple Crown and the Breeders' Cup Classic. Trainer Steve Asmussen is confident in Clever Again's abilities, despite the horse's relative lack of experience. Clever Again has shown promise with wire-to-wire wins at Oaklawn Park and a strong Beyer Speed Figure. Demling is also high on another longshot who could be a factor in the race. He is sharing his entire projected leaderboard and which horse to back. The 2025 Preakness Stakes is sure to be a thrilling event with many strong contenders. To stay informed, check out the latest odds and expert predictions.