ASSOCIATED PRESSThe $1.65 million Preakness Stakes is set for Saturday, May 18 at Pimlico Race Course. Baffert is seeking his record 8th Preakness win, and he has perhaps the most talented colt in the field of 13 - the largest number of horses to enter the Preakness starting gate since 2011. The record Kentucky Derby betting handle of $165.5 million overshadowed the controversial finish and disqualification of Maximum Security. WHICH HORSES TO BET IN THE PREAKNESSBehind the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes is one of the most wagered on horse races in the country. Owendale will be a closer coming late with other off the pace runners and longshots Bourbon War, Laughingfox, Win Win Win and Signalman looking to hit the board and payoff with a late closing kick.

Source: Forbes May 17, 2019 23:02 UTC