Pimlico Race Course Picks- Preakness Stakes

The racing action from Pimlico Race Course on Saturday features the Preakness Stakes. Check out our Pimlico Race Course picks for the entire card!

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Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 10:30 AM ET; Maiden Special Weight $52k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #1 IRISH HEARTBEAT (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #10 GIFT EXCHANGE (5-1): Major Player. Well bred for this race. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 TAKETHEFIFTH (6-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #8 BELTANE (12-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 10 – 7 – 8

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 11:05 AM ET; Allowance $54k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 CHELONIAN (5-1): Best bet of the card. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 ST. JOHN’S (6-1): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 BREAKWATER (3-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Should sit a good trip.
• #2 PORQUEROLLES (8-5): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 4 – 2

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 11:41 AM ET; Allowance $54k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 MAGIC EXPRESS (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #7 NASTY HABIT (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 PRADO ROAD (8-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Should sit a good trip.
• #2 WHENLOVETAKESOVER (6-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 3 – 2

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 12:16 PM ET; Skipat S. $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 APPLE PICKER (7-5): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid.
• #3 DISCO EBO (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 ROYAL POPPY (5-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 SWEET SHILD O MINE (9-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 6

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 12:51 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $52k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 BARBTOURAGE (9-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 MARIAN CROSS (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 RYE SMILE (5-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #8 UP FOR IT (6-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 7 – 8

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 1:28 PM ET; Chick Lang S. $200k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 CATAHOULA MOON (9-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #1 MR SKYLIGHT (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 FROST FREE (2-1): Major Player. Ortiz makes this one a player.
• #2 CATS BY FIVE (4-1): Major Player. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 6 – 2

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:08 PM ET; Gallorette S. $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 FLUFFY SOCKS (6-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #3 BLISSFUL (7-2): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
• #9 ASCENDANCY (20-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
• #6 FIVE TOWNS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 9 – 6

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 2:48 PM ET; Maryland Sprint S. $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 PREVALENCE (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 PRINCE OF JERICHO (7-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #4 JAXON TRAVELER (6-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #3 SUPER CHOW (4-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 4 – 3

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:30 PM ET; James W. Murphy S. $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #5 SPEEDYNESS (10-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #10 ABRUMAR (5-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Gets a top-notch pilot in Ortiz.
• #12 FULMINEO (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 LUCKY JEREMY (10-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 10 – 12 – 1

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:10 PM ET; Sir Barton S. sponsored by Brandon and Diannah Perry to Benefit The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance $100k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 TUSCAN SKY (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #10 IMPERIAL GUN (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Can run with these.
• #5 CORPORATE POWER (9-5): Contender. Should sit a good trip. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #2 REAL MACHO (20-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 5 – 2

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 4:53 PM ET; Jim McKay Turf Sprint S. $100k; 5 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #8 BOAT’S A ROCKIN (6-1): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #12 BEER CAN MAN (5-2): Major Player. This gelding debuts at low odds. Backside buzz? Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 GROOMS ALL BIZNESS (8-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 SMOOTH B (12-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 12 – 1 – 6

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:52 PM ET; Dinner Party S. $500k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #7 ADHAMO (8-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #9 BEATBOX (5-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 EMMANUEL (5-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #12 FUNTASTIC AGAIN (12-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 10 – 12

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 7:01 PM ET; Preakness S. $2000k; 1 3/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 CATCHING FREEDOM (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #5 MYSTIK DAN (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Speed figures match this group well.
• #9 IMAGINATION (6-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #6 SEIZE THE GREY (15-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 9 – 6

Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 14

Post Time: 7:43 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $58k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 SHERIFF RONNIE (4-1): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Ness. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 UNION FLEET (5-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 FRIGHTLAND (7-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #1 ARMANDO R (5-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 5 – 1

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Friday

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Saturday

• Pimlico featuring the Grade 1 Preakness Stakes
• Belmont at the Big A featuring the Grade 3 Vagrancy Stakes
• Churchill Downs featuring the Grade 3 Louisville Stakes