Yahoo Sports 2024 Preakness Stakes: 9-1 odds Seize the Grey takes the Preakness in Pimlico run
The 149th Preakness Stakes saw one of the smaller fields, with eight horses competing for the second jewel of the Triple Crown. There was a clear favorite amid the live odds for the Pimlico race. But it was Seize the Grey in the end.
The Preakness Stakes, established in 1873, has a rich history and is a significant event in the world of horse racing. It is known for its unique traditions and has often been a turning point in the Triple Crown race.
In a surprising turn of events, Derby winner Mystik Dan took the lead in odds following the withdrawal of the early favorite, Muth, due to a spike in temperature. Muth, a horse trained by the legendary eight-time Preakness winner Bob Baffert, was a strong contender to take home the title. Last year, Baffert's horse National Treasure emerged victorious in the Preakness, and he will be looking to add a ninth victory to his record with his other horse in the race, Imagination.
The Preakness Stakes, a race known for its unpredictability, and it was the 9-1 odds horse Seize the Grey from Pimlico with Mystik Dan coming in second.
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2024 Preakness Stakes: Post position, final odds for each horse
Odds courtesy of FanDuel:
Post 1: Horse: Mugatu | 16-1
Post 2: Horse: Uncle Heavy | 7-1
Post 3: Horse: Catching | 7-2
Post 4: Horse: Muth | Scratched
Post 5: Horse: Mystik Dan | 5-2
Post 6: Horse: Seize the Grey | 9-1
Post 7: Horse: Just Steel | 9-1
Post 8: Horse: Tuscan Gold | 4-1
Post 9: Horse: Imagination | 4-1
How to watch the 2024 Preakness Stakes
When: Saturday, May 18
Coverage Starts: 1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT
Post Time: approx. 6:50 p.m. ET
Where: Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore
TV: NBC
Stream: Peacock, YouTube TV, Fubo (free trial)
How to watch: See who wins the Triple Crown's second leg with a fuboTV subscription
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