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Preakness Stakes 2018: Everything you need to know about the 8 horses running in the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown
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Eight horses will race in the 2018 Preakness Stakes this Saturday, with Justify looking to build on his Kentucky Derby win and move one step closer to making Triple Crown history.
Justify is the heavy favorite according to the morning line odds, and is said to be ready to go despite a slight injury scare after the Derby.
Seven other horses will attempt to spoil his Triple Crown run, including some familiar faces from the Derby as well as some newcomers that will be running on fresh legs.
The race for the Triple Crown is officially on.
After a dominant performance in the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, Justify is back racing this weekend in the Preakness Stakes, looking to move one step closer to Triple Crown glory.
Facing off against him will be seven horses of strong pedigree — some raced in the Derby with Justify, others are on fresh legs, looking to offer a new challenge.
Post positions and opening lines were set on Wednesday, leaving horse-racing enthusiasts to start scanning the field for their picks to win at Pimlico.
Justify is the heavy favorite heading into the race, but Good Magic, the second-place Derby finisher, might be able to take advantage of the shorter track. Meanwhile, the fresh legs of the new contenders Quip and Diamond King could also prove decisive in the muddy conditions expected on Saturday.
Whether you're taking the favorite, at 1-2, or looking for a viable longshot to spoil Justify's Triple Crown run, there's plenty to know about each horse in the field. Below, we go post-by-post to give you the rundown on every horse racing this weekend at the Preakness Stakes.
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