The 150th Preakness Stakes lacks the anticipated drama with the absence of Kentucky Derby champion Sovereignty, who will focus on the Belmont Stakes instead. Journalism, who finished second in the Derby, emerges as the favorite in a nine-horse field. Other Derby participants include Sandman and American Promise. Significantly, this edition will be the last run at the current Pimlico Race Course, which will undergo renovations. The track conditions are expected to play slower than those of Churchill Downs, influencing race strategies among competitors.
The Preakness Stakes this year lacks the usual drama as Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty is skipping the race, focusing on the Belmont Stakes instead.
With a field of only nine horses, the race seems more simplified, but Journalism, having finished second in the Derby, is the favorite.
This year marks a significant moment as the 150th Preakness Stakes will be the last held at the current Pimlico Race Course before renovations.
The historical trend shows that Preakness Stakes often sees slower pace conditions, which could influence the strategies of the contenders this time.
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