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Following this year's Kentucky Derby, it's "riders up!" once again for the Preakness Stakes held on the third Saturday in May each year at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.

2023 Preakness TV coverage and post time

All the action took place at Pimlico on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with live television coverage of the Preakness on NBC beginning at 4:30PM ET with post time set at approx. 6:50 PM ET.

2023 post positions and top contenders

Leading up to the big race, 2023 Preakness post positions and morning line odds are expected to be announced on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Months before the race, it's still too early to tell who will be the favorite at the Kentucky Derby, or the Preakness. But keep it here for updates, when odds-makers choose their favorites before race time.

also see -> 2023 Belmont Stakes

2022 Preakness -- and the winner is .,..

It was an emotional victory jockey Jose Ortiz as he won his first ever Preakness race aboard Early Voting who went into the race at 5-1 odds. Coming in second was Preakness favorite Epicenter with Creative Minister in third.

2022 Preakness payouts

Early Voting Win: $13.40, Place: $4.60, Show $3.60
Epicenter Place $2.80, Show $2.40
Creative Minister: Show $4.20

$2 Exacta: $12.90
$2 Tri: $33.25
$1 Super: $16.29

Preakness Stakes fun facts

• The Preakness is named after the horse who won the first stakes ever run in Pimlico when its doors first opened on May 27, 1873.

• The Preakness Stakes is sometimes dubbed "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans" because a blanket of Viking daisies, decorated to look like Black-eyed Susans, is traditionally placed around the winner's neck. Actual Black-eyed Susans -- the state flower of Maryland -- are not in season during the Preakness.

• The official drink of the Preakness Stakes is the Black Eyed Susan cocktail made with orange juice and vodka.

• The Friday before the Preakness is Black-Eyed Susan Day at Pimlico, where a party atmosphere prevails, including the running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for 3-year-old fillies and appearances by notable female jockeys.

• While pre-race celebrations in Baltimore last for days, the actual Preakness Stakes race lasts an average 2 1/2 minutes.

The Run for the Preakness around the Web:

Elsewhere on the Web, learn more about the race for the Black Eyed Susans with a look at the odds, most famous Preakness races in stories and pictures, along with Preakness party ideas, and background history on the famous Woodlawn Vase winner's trophy ...

2023 Preakness at Pimlico - The scene of all the action with seating, ticket and parking info, visitor accommodations and related Maryland attractions, feature stories and profiles, history and trivia, and lots more as the big race draws near...

Preakness Stakes - Complete Wikipedia overview including history and controversy, as well as facts and information on the modern race, including a complete list of winners, most wins and records with related resources.

The Woodlawn Vase and the Preakness Stakes - The famous winner's trophy designed by Tiffany & Co. with a long and fascinating history, clickable photo.

also see -> Kentucky Derby | Belmont

Preakness Party Ideas

Preakness Party Tips - Complete recipes for those luscious Maryland crab cakes and mixology for the Black-Eyed Susan, the traditional drink of the Preakness...

Preakness Cocktail - A scotch concoction to help celebrate the day.

Millemark Equine Postcard Center - Say 'hay!' with a selection of lovely photos to send as free e-invitations to the party.