A delayed Preakness Stakes presents an unprecedented moment in racing history with a more seasoned field of runners that boast of prior experience and a small field of new shooters arriving to challenge the Triple Crown trail veterans.
Below, please find each horse and their designated post position in the starting gate. Plus the contender’s trainer, morning line odds and jockey assignment.
145TH PREAKNESS STAKES
| 1. Excession | Steve Asmussen | Sheldon Russell | 30-1 | |||
| 2. Mr. Big News | Bret Calhoun | Gabriel Saez | 12-1 | |||
| 3. Art Collector | Tommy Drury | Brian Hernandez Jr. | 5-2 | |||
| 4. Swiss Skdiver | Kenny McPeek | Robby Albarado | 6-1 | |||
| 5. Thousand Words | Bob Baffert | Florent Geroux | 6-1 | |||
| 6. Jesus’ Team | Jose d’Angelo | Jevian Toledo | 30-1 | |||
| 7. Ny Traffic | Saffie Joseph Jr. | Horacio Karamanos | 15-1 | |||
| 8. Max Player | Steve Asmussen | Paco Lopez | 15-1 | |||
| 9. Authentic | Bob Baffert | John Velazquez | 9-5 | |||
| 10. Pneumatic | Steve Asmussen | Joe Bravo | 20-1 | |||
| 11. Liveyourbeastlive | Jorge Abreu | Trevor McCarthy | 30-1 |
