The 147th running of the Preakness States may be the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, but there will be no attempt at horse racing’s biggest title in 2022.
After winning the Kentucky Derby as an 80-to-1 longshot, Rich Strike will pass on the Preakness in order to better prepare for the Belmont Stakes later this season. That means an already wide-open field will get more of the spotlight as the sport turns its attention to Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 21.
The 1 3⁄16 miles track will see plenty of names familiar to those who tuned into the Derby with Epicenter (6-5 morning line favorite), Ethereal Road and Simplification all back in the field.
Here’s a look at how they’ll line up after Monday’s post position draw.
