2023 Preakness Stakes: Kentucky Derby Winner Rich Strike Enters the Race

The Stakes are High

The 2023 Preakness Stakes is set to take place on Saturday at 6:50 pm ET from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The race is the second leg of the Triple Crown, and it will feature a field of 10 horses, including Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike.

Rich Strike's Odds

Rich Strike is the morning line favorite for the Preakness Stakes, with odds of 5-2. The horse is coming off a stunning victory in the Kentucky Derby, where he rallied from well behind to win at odds of 80-1.

Rich Strike will be ridden by Sonny Leon, who was aboard for the Kentucky Derby victory. The horse is trained by Eric Reed, who is hoping to win his first Triple Crown race.

Other Contenders

In addition to Rich Strike, there are several other contenders in the Preakness Stakes field. Epicenter, the runner-up in the Kentucky Derby, is the second choice at odds of 3-1. Epicenter is ridden by Joel Rosario and trained by Steve Asmussen.

Other horses to watch include Early Voting (4-1), Creative Minister (6-1), and Secret Oath (8-1). Early Voting won the Preakness Stakes last year, while Creative Minister and Secret Oath both finished in the top five in the Kentucky Derby.