Preakness 2023: How Long Is The Track At Pimlico Race Course?

Fans at the Preakness wait for race.

The second leg of the race for the Triple Crown continues Saturday, May 20, in the 2023 Preakness Stakes at the Pimlico Race Course. This year’s race marks the 148th running of the Preakness. Where does the Preakness take place, and how long is the track? Below, find information about the Preakness Stakes track at the Pimlico Race Course.

Preakness 2023: How Long Is The Track At Pimlico Race Course?

The Preakness Stakes is run on a dirt track at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It’s a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds.

The Preakness is 1 3/16 miles, approximately 9.5 furlongs or 1.9 kilometers.

The Preakness Stakes is the shortest of the Triple Crown races. The Kentucky Derby is the second-shortest Triple Crown race at 1.23 miles, while the Belmont Stakes is the longest at 1.5 miles.

Preakness 2023 Favorite

After the post-draw, Kentucky Derby winner Mage (+130) is the current favorite on BetOnline. Mage entered the Kentucky Derby as a 15-1 underdog, but a late push on the final stretch propelled the colt to victory.

Mage will look to become the first horse since 2018’s Justify to win the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in the same year. Additionally, Justify went on to win Belmont and complete the Triple Crown.

First Mission (+300), National Treasure (+575), and Blazing Sevens (+750) will be Mage’s top challengers.

View the 2023 Preakness Stakes odds below courtesy of BetOnline.

Preakness Stakes Horse Preakness Stakes Odds Play
Mage +130 BetOnline logo
First Mission +300 BetOnline logo
National Treasure +575 BetOnline logo
Blazing Sevens +750 BetOnline logo
Red Route One +1400 BetOnline logo
Perform +2000 BetOnline logo
Coffeewithchris
+2500 BetOnline logo
Chase The Chaos
+5000 BetOnline logo

Preakness Stakes Betting Guides 2023

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