The 150th Preakness Stakes will be the final horse race at Maryland's Pimlico Race Course, prior to a massive rebuild project.

Thousands of fans both in the infield and in the stands were decked out in fun and vibrant outfits to enjoy one of the biggest events in horse racing. These included celebrities like former Baltimore Ravens linebacker and Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and social media star Griffin Johnson.

The 2025 Preakness Stakes takes place this Saturday, May 17, at 4 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. Saturday’s race not only marks the 150th edition of the event, but it will be the final event at the historic Pimlico Race Course as demolition is expected to begin in June, part of the facility’s $400 million redevelopment.

Gene Menez, who hammered the Kentucky Derby exacta and trifecta for a $1,045 payout, reveals his 2025 Preakness Stakes bets and 2025 Preakness Stakes betting strategy for Pimlico Race Course

Margie’s Intention, the morning line’s second favorite, won the 101st running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes on Friday at Pimlico Race Course.

Optimism flows from the backstretch at Pimlico Racecourse, site of Saturday's Preakness Stakes, with historic outcomes potentially in the offing.

Journalism is nearly the odds-on favorite to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The Kentucky Derby runner-up was bet down to 6-5 just over an hour before the 150th running of the middle leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown.