As we mark the 150th running of this historic race, we have an opportunity to do more than celebrate tradition,” writes Maryland’s first lad.

See the full field, with odds and post positions, for the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes, which will be run Saturday in Baltimore.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism is headed to Baltimore for the 150th Preakness Stakes. Trainer Michael McCarthy approved the proposal to run Journalism in the Preakness. He flew back to Louisville, Kentucky, from his base in Southern California to take a look at the colt Sunday morning at Churchill Downs.

From the schedule to the history to what to wear, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.

It didn’t take long for trainer Michael McCarthy to approve the proposal to run Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Journalism in the 150 th Preakness. McCarthy flew back to Louisville, Ky. from his base in Southern California to take a look at Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners,

Check out the top storylines to watch during the Preakness Stakes, including a look at favorites with Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty out.

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Once one of the most debaucherous day-drinking parties in the mid-Atlantic, the Preakness Stakes’ infield has evolved into an increasingly tamer event.