There never is as much info out there on the Preakness as on the Derby, but be sure to check the Triple Crown section as well since those sites also cover the Preakness. In addition, most places are quite late updating from the previous year and may wait until as late as a week or two before the race. The Preakness will be on May 16, 2009.
Triple Crown Links - sites that don't just cover the Preakness but the Triple Crown as a whole such as Blood Horse, Thoroughbred Times, and more. Definitely check these!
Rachel Alexandra wins the Preakness - She led most of the way and was ahead by 4 at the top of the stretch, then held off Mine That Bird by a length. Musket Man was another 1/2 length back in third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Preakness undercard stakes results - There were 7 other stakes on the card, most of them grade 2 or 3, including the Dixie Stakes (G2) won by Parading. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 here.
More Preakness Photos - A collection of 22 more photos from the week, including more of Rachel Alexandra and Mine That Bird plus the empty infield.
The 2009 Preakness Field - A photo of all 13 horses in the race from the post parade with a link to their profile.
Black-Eyed Susan Day Result - Payton d'Oro went wire-to-wire to win the 2009 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2), while Mr. Nightlinger won the Jim McKay Turf Sprint and jockey Kent Desormeaux won the inaugural Pimlico Jockey Challenge. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 stakes on the card plus the Jockey Challenge.
2009 Preakness Entries and Post Positions - A field of 13 was entered with Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra set as the 8-5 favorite drawing post 13. Check out all the entriess with post positions, morning line odds, profiles, and free past performances.
Thursday Preakness Photos - It was dark and rainy this morning at Pimlico but with 10 Preakness horses on the grounds, it was still busy. Here are photos of all 10 including the arrival of Rachel Alexandra on Wednesday afternoon.
Alibi Breakfast - The traditional Alibi Breakfast was held on Thursday morning before the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes. Connections of all 13 of the Preakness entrants were on hand to swap stories about their horses.
Wednesday Preakness Photos - It was sunny and cool this morning at Pimlico and six Preakness horses were already here. Four went to the track and two only walked the shedrow. Here are two photos each horse.
Analyzing the Preakness Contenders - Our annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by using angles and statistical trends to match each with the profile of a Preakness winner.
Preakness Infield Changes for 2009 - In an effort to clean up the rough reputation of the Preakness Infield crowd, this year fans won't be allowed to bring in beverages but they will have 3 bands giving concerts including ZZ Top.
Preakness Security - what you can and can't bring into Pimlico on Preakness day and raceday traffic restrictions.
Preakness Entry Rules - Since the field is limited to 14 starters, this is how they determine the order of preference if more than that enter.
Big Brown wins easy in the 2008 Preakness - He drew off to win by 5 1/4 lengths over Macho Again and Icabad Crane, so it is on to New York and a Triple Crown chance in the Belmont Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Fillies in the Preakness Stakes - a look at the 52 fillies who have run in the Preakness and how they did. So far there have been 4 wins, 5 seconds, and 8 thirds.
Preakness Traditions - Black-eyed Susans to the winner, the Woodlawn Vase trophy, the Alibi Breakfast, painting the weather vane, and more.
Preakness Fast Facts - Stats and trivia. From 2002, but still some interesting stuff.
Preakness Party Resources - where to get supplies, food, betting games, and more to throw your own Preakness party.
Preakness InfieldFEST - The redesigned InfieldFEST presented by Bud Light features a ZZ Top concert and pro beach volleyball.
Preakness Infield Photos - 63 galleries of photos and 3 videos showing the drunken revelry in the infield. There is another smaller gallery of infiled photos here. Also don't miss the videos of the traditional Running of the Urinals in the infield. Just how drunk do you have to get to do this?
