Category: Horse Racing Betting

Saturday at Pimlico, National Treasure took the lead early and held off Blazing Sevens by a head to win the Preakness Stakes (G1) while favorite Mage finished third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.

Preakness favorite Mage was cleared for Saturday’s race after getting stitches for cut above his right eye.

Taxed raced to an upset victory in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, closing strong for convincing win over Hoosier Philly and unbeaten favorite Faiza.

Katherine Terrell breaks down what you need to know to watch and bet the Preakness and Anita Marks reveals the bets she’ll be making on Saturday’s race.

The traditional Alibi Breakfast was on Thursday May 18, before the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes. Connections of four of the eight Preakness entrants were on hand to swap stories about their horse as well as watch the presentation of the annual awards.

Thursday all of the Preakness horses were on the track on a cool, sunny morning. Photos of all 8 of the Preakness horses, including Mage, First Mission, and National Treasure.

Saturday at Belmont Park, Red Knight rallied from last to win the Man O’War Stakes (G1) by 1 1/2 lengths over Soldier Rising and Strong Tide on the turf. Also on the card, Arcangelo won the Peter Pan Stakes (G3) and Candy Man Rocket won the Runhappy Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.

Photos for each horse from the post parade plus where they finished and a link to their profile.

Saturday at Churchill Downs, long shot Mage rallied from far back to win the Kentucky Derby (G1) by a length over Two Phil’s and favorite Angel of Empire. Get the results, chart, and photos here.

Friday at Churchill Downs, longshot Pretty Mischievous held off Gambling Girl by a neck to win the Kentucky Oaks (G1) by a neck with The Alys Look third and favorite Wet Paint fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.