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Preakness Stakes 2018: Post positions and opening odds for the second leg of the Triple Crown

May 17, 2018, 7:40 AM Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesThe post positions and opening odds are now set for the Preakness Stakes, with Justify running as the clear favourite to win the race and continue his run towards the Triple Crown.

The 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes is set for this Saturday as Justify looks to continue his undefeated career in the second leg of the Triple Crown.

After a crowded field of 20 talented horses raced in the Kentucky Derby, just eight will take to the starting gate at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Among them will be some familiar faces – Good Magic, Bravazo, and Lone Sailor will all look to improve upon their finishes at Churchill Downs.

There will also be some new horses racing in their first Triple Crown race as well, including Diamond King and Quip, whose fresh legs could come up big should Justify falter in the stretch of the track.

Since the field far less crowded than the Kentucky Derby, post position is far less crucial – horses can’t be forced all the way to the outside or lost in a pack of 20 horses if they get out to a slow start. Still, the post draw makes each horse’s starting position official, and the morning line odds provide a starting point for any bettors preparing their trifectas for Saturday.

Post positions were drawn on Wednesday, with the morning line odds being set shortly after.

You can see where every horse stands heading into the race below.

The Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday, with coverage set to start on NBC at 5 p.m.





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