2024 Preakness Stakes field taking shape, early odds released

Six years since a horse won both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes

The 149th running of the Preakness Stakes is set for May 18 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The race is the second leg of the Triple Crown, and it will be the first time the race has been held at Pimlico since 2023. The Preakness Stakes is one of the most prestigious races in horse racing, and it is always a thrilling event.

The field for the 2024 Preakness Stakes is still taking shape, but several horses have already emerged as contenders. Epicenter and Rich Strike , who finished first and second in the Kentucky Derby, are both expected to run in the Preakness Stakes. Other horses who could be in contention include Zandon, Cyberknife and Early Voting.

The early odds for the 2024 Preakness Stakes are as follows:

• Epicenter: 2-1
• Rich Strike: 5-2
• Zandon: 6-1
• Cyberknife: 8-1
• Early Voting: 10-1

The Preakness Stakes is always a wide-open race, and there are several horses who could win. However, Epicenter and Rich Strike are the clear favorites at this point. They are both talented horses who have already proven themselves at the highest level.