Front man James Hetfield met the horse at Churchill Downs before the Kentucky Derby, and he and the rest of Metallica filmed a video for Casse and Co. wishing Sandman well in the Preakness this weekend.

Top horse racing expert reveals picks for 2025 Preakness Stakes horses like Journalism and Clever Again with Sovereignty and Rodriguez not running

Now in its fourth year, AfroPreak is shifting the culture at one of horse racing’s oldest institutions—by making sure Black voices, businesses, and brilliance take the lead.

Just as he was in the days leading up to the Kentucky Derby a couple of weeks ago, Journalism (8-5) is the favorite following the Draw for Post Positions for the 150th Preakness Stakes. Journalism drew the No. 2 post Monday in a field of nine for the $2 million, second leg of the Triple Crown.

Sovereignty is not running out of that starting gate in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, two weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby. Yet he is still the talk of Pimlico Race Course this week.

Here is everything you need to know about the Preakness Stakes and Pimlico Race Course regarding its demolition, plans for renovation, and much more.

After uncontrollable circumstances hurt Journalism's chances in the Kentucky Derby, trainer Michael McCarthy was upbeat about his chances at the Preakness.

The second jewel of the Triple Crown shines with traditions. Don't miss the 2025 Preakness Stakes, this Saturday, May 17, at 2:30 PM ET on Peacock.