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

When it comes to the Preakness Stakes, there's been winners from a variety of post positions. The No. 6 spot has resulted in the most victories at 17 total, but since the starting gate was implemented in 1909, every position has produced a winner at some point.

But the 150th renewal of the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown series, is still an interesting race with plenty of ramifications for the 2025 racing season. It's a solid field topped by Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism,