Who won the Preakness Stakes in 2025? Full results, finish order & highlights from Pimlico race

Journalism found his crown atop Baltimore's muddiest thoroughfare.

The 3-year-old colt fell short of glory at Churchill Downs, seeing his chances for a Kentucky Derby title turn to ashes at the hands — or rather, legs — of Sovereignty.

With his staunchest adversary on the mend for Saturday's Preakness Stakes, Journalism left nothing to chance. The Umberto Rispoli-manned steed raced into glory at the 150th Preakness, besting Gosger in his final paces to secure the title at the Race for the Black-Eyed Susans.

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Journalism, who entered the bout with even odds to claim victory, looked worse for the wear in the early portions of the race. He fell way behind the pace set by Gosger and Clever Again, dropping as far as fifth.

But horse racing is more marathon than sprint. Journalism, fueled by Rispoli's stewardship, jostled with other horses and found his rhythm as the race wore on, eventually bursting beyond all comers, including Gosger, to claim gold.

The Sporting News tracked live updates from the Preakness Stakes. Below are highlights, final results and more as nine of the fastest steeds in the world competed for glory atop one of horse racing's most notable landmarks.

Who won the Preakness Stakes in 2025?

Journalism took home the crown at the 2025 Preakness, besting Gosger in the final half-mile of the race to secure a momentous victory.

Gosger and Clever Again impressed in opening portions of the race, jostling for first and second atop the muddy Pimlico surface. Gosger eventually trotted beyond his adversary, dancing in open air as he approached the finish line. Journalism, the Kentucky Derby runner-up, looked unlikely to catch the 3-year-old colt after an unenviable start.

But he found a second gear as the race wore on, turning yards into feet into inches and eventually bursting beyond his weary foe. The Umberto Rispoli-manned steed held off Gosger at the line before being dressed in Black-Eyed Susans in victory circle.

Preakness Stakes finish order

Preakness Stakes live updates, highlights, results from 2025 race

(All times Eastern)

7:08 p.m.: Gosger has surpassed Clever Again for first. He's all on his own at the front. It looks like he's going to do it! But alas! Journalism has burst all the way back! He bursts past his foes and trots beyond Clever Again in the final portion of the race. And the victor is...Journalism! What a run for the-race favorite! What a race! 

"A REMARKABLE RECOVERY BY JOURNALISM!"

JOURNALISM WINS THE 150TH PREAKNESS STAKES! #Preakness150 pic.twitter.com/f2IOVEyUy9

— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) May 17, 2025

7:06 p.m.: And we're off! Clever Again leads the pack through the first quarter of the track! Gosger is about half a horse-length behind.

7:00 p.m.: The final pre-race odds have Journalism, not Clever Again, pegged as the favorite. The Kentucky Derby runner-up is tipped for a strong showing at tonight's race. He's currently riding high with even odds.

6:45 p.m.: Among the most notable storylines from tonight's contest is this: Saffie Osborne, the rider of Heart of Honor, is looking to become the second-ever woman to ever win a Triple Crown race. If she were to land in the victory circle come the end of this year's Preakness, she'd join Julie Krone (winner of 1993 Belmont Stakes) in racing immortality.

Which one’s the jockey? Riding with Saffie Osborne 10years ago! Saffie is riding Heart of Honor today in the Preakness. Go Saffie ❤️ ⁦@osbornejamie⁩ ⁦@OsborneSaffie⁩ ⁦@PreaknessStakes⁩ #heartofhonor pic.twitter.com/ULgdFOPNUi

— Bo Derek (@boderek) May 17, 2025

6:30 p.m.: The stars are out and about for tonight's race, with a number of notable celebrities in attendance for the spectacle, including Baseball Hall of Famers Cal Ripken and CC Sabathia and Basketball Hall of Famer (and Baltimore native) Carmelo Anthony.

The sports stars are out at Pimlico for the 150th Preakness Stakes! 🤩 #Preakness150 pic.twitter.com/SZdQp8q9PG

— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) May 17, 2025

6:00 p.m.: Fort Washington captures the Dinner Party Stakes title as we move one race closer to the running of the 150th Preakness Stakes. We're about one hour from our estimated post time.

5:05 p.m.: Cherie DeVaux has two wins at Pimlico today, the second of which came in the James W. Murphy Stakes. Reagan's Wit slipped past the race leader before fending off all foes to notch the victory.

4:35 p.m.: Here's a look at the race odds a little more than two hours from the start of tonight's Preakness Stakes. At present, bettors favor Goal Oriented over Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism.

Preakness odds prior to Race 11. pic.twitter.com/XgSJZplh5X

— Dan Illman (@DanIllman_MJC) May 17, 2025

4:10 p.m.: Crudo is the latest race-winner, taking the gold at the Sir Barton.

3:45 p.m.: Witty notches a victory on the glistening Pimlico surface, turning it up in the final portion of the Jim McKay Turf Sprint to nab a win.

3:35 p.m.: Retribution paced the field in the eighth race of the day, the Chick Lang Stakes.

3:00 p.m.: Charlene's Dream takes the crown at the Gallorette, the seventh race of the day.

2:45 p.m.: Zeitlos, helmed by jockey Jose Ortiz, bested his foes en route to a win at the Skipat. That's a second victory of the day for famed trainer Steve Asmussen.

2:30 p.m.: Preparefortakeoff is the latest mare to capture gold atop Pimlico's iconic thoroughfare. She sprinted around the bend — and beyond her competition — to notch the upset.

2:15 p.m.: Booth swept aside all of his competition in The Maryland Sprint Stakes. The colt got a tough battle from Epic Ride, but held on to capture his fourth-straight win.

2:00 p.m.: Bob Baffert-trained Varney claims a decisive win at The Donald Butler Memorial.

1:45 p.m.: The Amazing Mizzen took home the second race of the day, The Old Friends Purse, besting Betula in his final few paces.

1:30 p.m.: Things are all clear from Pimlico Race Course six hours from the start of tonight's race. The track basks in the glow of another glistening spring day. Things should remain similar over the next few hours — clear skies are on the forecast tonight, according to The Weather Channel.

1:00 p.m.: Augusta Melody notched the first win of the day, vanquishing Radical Right, Band Camp and Exploration to secure a victory in The Batoff Goldie.

Augusta Melody and @iradortiz open #PreaknessDay with a victory for @GSharpRacing pic.twitter.com/ZWX7JzCD0D

— Brittany Russell Racing Stable (@BTRracingstable) May 17, 2025

Preakness Stakes pre-race results

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2025 Preakness Stakes post time

• Date: Saturday, May 17
• Post time: 7:01 p.m. ET

The 2025 Preakness Stakes is scheduled to kick off at 7:01 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 17. 11 other races will take place in the lead-up to the Run for the Black Eyed Susan, starting at 10:30 a.m. ET.

STREAM: Watch the Preakness live with Fubo (free trial)

How to watch the 2025 Preakness Stakes

• TV channel: NBC
• Live stream: Peacock | NBC Sports app | Fubo

NBC returns to its post as Preakness Stakes broadcaster in 2025. Coverage will start at 2 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock before shifting to the main network at 4 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch the Preakness as well as a host of other races taking place at Pimlico on Saturday.

Cord-cutters can find the action on Peacock, the NBC Sports App, or Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Preakness Stakes post positions 2025

The Preakness Stakes took place on Monday, May 12. Here's a look at the starting order and best odds ahead of the field's trek across Pimlico on Saturday: