Here’s what you need to know about the 2022 Preakness
BALTIMORE — The middle jewel of the Triple Crown returns in 2022 on May 21. Preakness week coverage in Photos | VideosThe Preakness was postponed to October in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, which marked the latest running of the race in a history that dates back to 1873. And, Rombauer won last year’s race, which returned to its spot as the second race in the Triple Crown. Going into Saturday’s race, we already know there will not be a Triple Crown this year after Kentucky Derby-winner Rich Strike skipped the Preakness.| EXPLAINER: How 81-1 shot Rich Strike won the Kentucky DerbyPREAKNESS WEATHER FORECASTIT’S GOING TO BE HOT!!!(Associated Press) — The 147th Preakness could be run in some of the hottest weather in the history of the Triple Crown race.The temperature at Pimlico Race Course soared above 90 degrees just after 1 p.m. The forecast calls for it to be 90 degrees when the horses enter the starting gate. Post time is scheduled for 7:01 p.m.The record high on Preakness day is 96 set in 1934. By the late afternoon at the official recording station at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, the day’s high temperature fell just 1 degree short of the record. (But that still didn’t make it feel any cooler at Pimlico, of course.)Steve Asmussen, the trainer of Preakness 147 favorite Epicenter, said he was as concerned as he possibly could be about the heat.”We know it can be pretty sticky when it gets warm in Baltimore, so I think that all of them are going to have to deal with that,” Asmussen said. “He’s a big horse turning back in 14 days, so just make sure he’s drinking plenty of water and hydrated, just like your kids.” Tips to prepare for the heat:Hydrate early and oftenWear a hat and sunglasses, use sunscreenWear lightweight, light-colored clothingGoing to the Infield? Women might want to consider wearing wedge heels or flats Video below: Doctor explains symptoms of dehydrationPREAKNESS LIVE & INFIELDFESTLast year, Preakness LIVE replaced InfieldFest with a socially distant concert experience. This year’s Preakness will feature both programs!Preakness LIVE on Friday, May 20, is being billed as racing’s biggest after-party! It’s a culinary, arts and music festival taking place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Get Preakness LIVE tickets here.Preakness LIVE set times — main stage from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.5 p.m. — Brittney Spencer5:30 p.m. — DJ Quicksilva6 p.m. — D-Nice, featuring Darin Atwater and Soulful Symphony7:30 p.m. — Megan Thee Stallion9 p.m. — Ms. Lauryn HillThe Culinary Stage opens at 4 p.m. with a Chef Expo by Marcus Samuelsson, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons.The 300 Unplugged Stage starts at 4 p.m. with Brave Williams, Gary Groove, Mond Already, Money Jake, Shannon Ramsey, Yanna Maria, DJ Keebee and Hi-Def.InfieldFest on Saturday, May 21, features performances by world-renowned artists from the heart of the historic Pimlico Race Course. This year, Marshmello is the headliner, joined by Frank Walker and Moneybagg Yo. The Chainsmokers will take part in a special NBC broadcast performance. Get InfieldFest tickets here PREAKNESS SCHEDULE>> POST-POSITION DRAW: Monday, May 16, 4 p.m. (See our coverage here)| RELATED: With the Derby winner absent, these are the horses to watch at Preakness 2022Here are the post positions and morning lines as of Saturday afternoon:Simplification (8-1)Creative Minister (10-1)Fenwick (7-1)Secret Oath (9-2)Early Voting (7-1)Happy Jack (8-1)Armagnac (18-1)Epicenter (9-5)Skippylongstocking (9-1)(Associated Press) — Fenwick is no longer the biggest long shot at the Preakness.Updated odds less than four hours before post time for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown had Fenwick bet down to 7-1. He started 50-1 on the morning line.Fenwick may have been a popular underdog choice for bettors after Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby at 80-1.Fenwick started the week as the longest shot on the board largely because of his 11th-place finish in his most recent race April 9.>> BLACK-EYED SUSAN DAY: Friday, May 20. Doors at Pimlico Race Course open at 10 a.m.>> PREAKNESS STAKES: Saturday, May 21, at Pimlico Race Course in northwest Baltimore. There are races all day leading up Preakness post time, which is around 6:50 p.m.Admission gates open at 9 a.m. on Preakness Day with a first post of 10:30 a.m. Traffic flow will be the lightest before noon, and wait times could be lengthy between noon and 3 p.m.PREAKNESS TICKET INFORMATIONGeneral admission tickets start at $60 and go up from there for concourse, clubhouse, grandstand, dining and Turfside Terrace levels. Buy Preakness tickets in advance here.Can’t go? Watch the special coverage and all of the Preakness Stakes on WBAL-TV 11.PLACE YOUR BETS: How to wager on the PreaknessPROHIBITED ITEMS LISTThe following items are prohibited everywhere on Black-Eyed Susan and Preakness Days:Drugs or weapons of any kindOutside food or beverage of any kindGlass containers of any typeTentsUmbrellas of any kindBalloons, balls and FrisbeesDrones of any kindSelfie sticksCamelbacks or water bladders of any kindChairs or folding chairs of any kindHibachis or barbecuesLadders, scaffolding or other raised devicesBulk or oversized carrying devicesNon-folding, or folding, metal furnitureHand carts or wheeled cartsBackpacks and duffel bagsSmoking and vaping are prohibited in all indoor and seating sections. Please use designated smoking areas.The following items are prohibited in the grandstand/clubhouse:Outside beverages of any kind (including alcohol, beer, wine, soft drinks, water or other beverages)Outside food of any kindCoolers, backpacks or thermosesVaping not permitted anywhere indoorsThe following items are permitted in the grandstand/clubhouse:Beach blankets and suntan lotionCellphones, cameras (up to 35mm), camcorders and binocularsClear bags for personal items, no larger than 18 inches x 18 inches Empty, clear water disposable bottlesPersonal bags including purses, no larger than 18 inches x 18 inches (subject to search)For medical needs and equipment, please see on-site supervisorThe following items are prohibited in the turfside terrace and clubhouse:Outside food or beverage itemsCoolers, backpacks, or thermosesThe following items are prohibited in the InfieldFest/Mug & Vine Lounge presented by Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer:ThermosesBalloons, balls, and frisbeesFood or beverages of any kind (including alcohol, beer, wine, soft drinks, water, or other beverages)The following items are permitted in the InfieldFest/Mug & Vine Lounge presented by Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer:Beach blankets (InfieldFest only) and suntan lotionCellphones, cameras (up to 35mm), camcorders and binoculars*Pimlico reserves the right to confiscate any such item.All persons entering Pimlico and their camera bags, purses and containers are subject to direct physical search or indirect search by wanding or magnetometers.Photo Gallery: 2022 Preakness, the week in photos — check back often for new photos!PARKING INFORMATION/GETTING TO PIMLICODesignated parking lots correspond to tickets and are as follows:General building admission/grandstand/clubhouse seating ticket-holders use Lots 1, 2, 3, 9Sports palace and dining room seating ticket-holders use Lots 1, 2, 3Turfside Terrace/Preakness Village/Clubhouse Turn and Sky Suites ticket-holders use Lots 1, 2, 3Lot 1 direct access is via Park Heights Avenue to Hayward Avenue or West Belvedere Avenue entrancesLot 2 direct access is via Park Heights Avenue to Hayward Avenue entranceLot 3 direct access is via Park Heights Avenue to Winner Avenue entranceFor those who have an Infieldfest Ticket, use Lot 4 for track crossing tram or Lot 9 for direct tunnel entranceLot 9 direct access is via Northern Parkway to Woodcrest Avenue entranceLot 4 direct access is via Northern Parkway to Preakness Way entranceRIDE-SHARE LOCATIONSThere are two ride-share lots.Anyone with an Infield Fest ticket should use the ride-share lot at Northern Parkway and Preakness Way.All other ticket holders should use the West Belvedere/Palmer Avenue curbside drop location. This includes ticket-holders for:General building admissionGrandstandClubhouseSports palace and dining room seatingTurfside TerracePreakness VillageClubhouse Turn and Sky SuitesMTA PUBLIC TRANSITMTA local bus service: Bus Nos. 30, 31, 34, 85, 91 and 94 all stop near Pimlico Race Course. The one-way fare is $1.90 or $4.40 for a day pass.MTA Metro subway service: Take Metro Subway to the Rogers Avenue station. Then, take connecting Shuttle Bus to Pimlico Race Course. A $4.40 day pass is required.MTA Light Rail service: Take Light Rail to the West Cold Spring Lane stop. Then, take connecting Shuttle Bus service to Pimlico Race Course. A $4.40 day pass is required.Shuttle buses will arrive and depart Pimlico Race Course at Park Heights and Hayward avenues. Shuttle Bus service begins at 8 a.m. and return service ends two hours after the Preakness race.MTA users can download the CharmPass app to pay fares.For more information call the MTA Transit Information Contact Center at 410-539-5000 or 866-RIDE-MTA, or visit mta.maryland.gov.STREET CLOSURESThe Baltimore City Department of Transportation advises motorists of road closures and traffic modifications in effect for the 147th Preakness Stakes. Motorists traveling in northwest Baltimore may experience delays throughout the day and should be on the watch for pedestrians and changing traffic patterns while driving.All posted parking restrictions will be strictly enforced and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed. Vehicles that are towed during the event will be taken to Cylburn Avenue just south of Northern Parkway. Motorists with questions concerning the location of their vehicle should call 311.In preparation for the event, the following road closures and special traffic patterns will be implemented:Friday starting at 5 a.m. until Saturday at 11 p.m.Rogers Avenue – Closed from Winner Avenue to West Northern ParkwayBland Avenue – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Rogers AvenueKey Avenue – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Rogers AvenueWoodcrest Avenue – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Rogers AvenueMerville Avenue – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Rogers AvenueStuart Avenue – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Rogers AvenueRogers Avenue – One-way traffic westbound from Winner Avenue to Park Heights AvenueWinner Avenue – One-way traffic northbound from Hayward Avenue to West Northern ParkwaySaturday from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m.Westbound Northern Parkway – Right lane closure from Falls Road to West Rogers AvenueSaturday from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.Southbound Jones Falls Expressway exit ramp to eastbound West Northern Parkway will be closed. Motorists will be redirected to the Cold Spring Lane exits.Cylburn Avenue – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Greenspring AvenueSaturday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.Hayward Avenue – One-way traffic eastbound from Park Heights Avenue to Winner Avenue Saturday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.The north and southbound Jones Falls Expressway exit ramps to westbound Northern Parkway will be closed. Motorists will be redirected to the Cold Spring Lane exits.Pimlico Road – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Ken Oak AvenuePhoto Gallery: Past logos for the Preakness Stakes
BALTIMORE — The middle jewel of the Triple Crown returns in 2022 on May 21.
The Preakness was postponed to October in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, which marked the latest running of the race in a history that dates back to 1873. And, Rombauer won last year’s race, which returned to its spot as the second race in the Triple Crown.
Going into Saturday’s race, we already know there will not be a Triple Crown this year after Kentucky Derby-winner Rich Strike skipped the Preakness.
| EXPLAINER: How 81-1 shot Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby
PREAKNESS WEATHER FORECAST
IT’S GOING TO BE HOT!!!
(Associated Press) — The 147th Preakness could be run in some of the hottest weather in the history of the Triple Crown race.
The temperature at Pimlico Race Course soared above 90 degrees just after 1 p.m. The forecast calls for it to be 90 degrees when the horses enter the starting gate. Post time is scheduled for 7:01 p.m.
The record high on Preakness day is 96 set in 1934. By the late afternoon at the official recording station at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, the day’s high temperature fell just 1 degree short of the record. (But that still didn’t make it feel any cooler at Pimlico, of course.)
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Steve Asmussen, the trainer of Preakness 147 favorite Epicenter, said he was as concerned as he possibly could be about the heat.
“We know it can be pretty sticky when it gets warm in Baltimore, so I think that all of them are going to have to deal with that,” Asmussen said. “He’s a big horse turning back in 14 days, so just make sure he’s drinking plenty of water and hydrated, just like your kids.”
Tips to prepare for the heat:
- Hydrate early and often
- Wear a hat and sunglasses, use sunscreen
- Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
- Going to the Infield? Women might want to consider wearing wedge heels or flats
Video below: Doctor explains symptoms of dehydration
PREAKNESS LIVE & INFIELDFEST
Last year, Preakness LIVE replaced InfieldFest with a socially distant concert experience. This year’s Preakness will feature both programs!
Preakness LIVE on Friday, May 20, is being billed as racing’s biggest after-party! It’s a culinary, arts and music festival taking place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Get Preakness LIVE tickets here.
Preakness LIVE set times — main stage from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 5 p.m. — Brittney Spencer
- 5:30 p.m. — DJ Quicksilva
- 6 p.m. — D-Nice, featuring Darin Atwater and Soulful Symphony
- 7:30 p.m. — Megan Thee Stallion
- 9 p.m. — Ms. Lauryn Hill
The Culinary Stage opens at 4 p.m. with a Chef Expo by Marcus Samuelsson, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons.
The 300 Unplugged Stage starts at 4 p.m. with Brave Williams, Gary Groove, Mond Already, Money Jake, Shannon Ramsey, Yanna Maria, DJ Keebee and Hi-Def.
InfieldFest on Saturday, May 21, features performances by world-renowned artists from the heart of the historic Pimlico Race Course. This year, Marshmello is the headliner, joined by Frank Walker and Moneybagg Yo. The Chainsmokers will take part in a special NBC broadcast performance. Get InfieldFest tickets here
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PREAKNESS SCHEDULE
>> POST-POSITION DRAW: Monday, May 16, 4 p.m. (See our coverage here)
| RELATED: With the Derby winner absent, these are the horses to watch at Preakness 2022
Here are the post positions and morning lines as of Saturday afternoon:
- Simplification (8-1)
- Creative Minister (10-1)
- Fenwick (7-1)
- Secret Oath (9-2)
- Early Voting (7-1)
- Happy Jack (8-1)
- Armagnac (18-1)
- Epicenter (9-5)
- Skippylongstocking (9-1)
(Associated Press) — Fenwick is no longer the biggest long shot at the Preakness.
Updated odds less than four hours before post time for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown had Fenwick bet down to 7-1. He started 50-1 on the morning line.
Fenwick may have been a popular underdog choice for bettors after Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby at 80-1.
Fenwick started the week as the longest shot on the board largely because of his 11th-place finish in his most recent race April 9.
>> BLACK-EYED SUSAN DAY: Friday, May 20. Doors at Pimlico Race Course open at 10 a.m.
>> PREAKNESS STAKES: Saturday, May 21, at Pimlico Race Course in northwest Baltimore. There are races all day leading up Preakness post time, which is around 6:50 p.m.
Admission gates open at 9 a.m. on Preakness Day with a first post of 10:30 a.m. Traffic flow will be the lightest before noon, and wait times could be lengthy between noon and 3 p.m.
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PREAKNESS TICKET INFORMATION
General admission tickets start at $60 and go up from there for concourse, clubhouse, grandstand, dining and Turfside Terrace levels. Buy Preakness tickets in advance here.
Can’t go? Watch the special coverage and all of the Preakness Stakes on WBAL-TV 11.
PLACE YOUR BETS: How to wager on the Preakness
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PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST
The following items are prohibited everywhere on Black-Eyed Susan and Preakness Days:
- Drugs or weapons of any kind
- Outside food or beverage of any kind
- Glass containers of any type
- Tents
- Umbrellas of any kind
- Balloons, balls and Frisbees
- Drones of any kind
- Selfie sticks
- Camelbacks or water bladders of any kind
- Chairs or folding chairs of any kind
- Hibachis or barbecues
- Ladders, scaffolding or other raised devices
- Bulk or oversized carrying devices
- Non-folding, or folding, metal furniture
- Hand carts or wheeled carts
- Backpacks and duffel bags
Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all indoor and seating sections. Please use designated smoking areas.
The following items are prohibited in the grandstand/clubhouse:
- Outside beverages of any kind (including alcohol, beer, wine, soft drinks, water or other beverages)
- Outside food of any kind
- Coolers, backpacks or thermoses
- Vaping not permitted anywhere indoors
The following items are permitted in the grandstand/clubhouse:
- Beach blankets and suntan lotion
- Cellphones, cameras (up to 35mm), camcorders and binoculars
- Clear bags for personal items, no larger than 18 inches x 18 inches
- Empty, clear water disposable bottles
- Personal bags including purses, no larger than 18 inches x 18 inches (subject to search)
- For medical needs and equipment, please see on-site supervisor
The following items are prohibited in the turfside terrace and clubhouse:
- Outside food or beverage items
- Coolers, backpacks, or thermoses
The following items are prohibited in the InfieldFest/Mug & Vine Lounge presented by Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer:
- Thermoses
- Balloons, balls, and frisbees
- Food or beverages of any kind (including alcohol, beer, wine, soft drinks, water, or other beverages)
The following items are permitted in the InfieldFest/Mug & Vine Lounge presented by Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer:
- Beach blankets (InfieldFest only) and suntan lotion
- Cellphones, cameras (up to 35mm), camcorders and binoculars
*Pimlico reserves the right to confiscate any such item.
All persons entering Pimlico and their camera bags, purses and containers are subject to direct physical search or indirect search by wanding or magnetometers.
Photo Gallery: 2022 Preakness, the week in photos — check back often for new photos!
PARKING INFORMATION/GETTING TO PIMLICO
Designated parking lots correspond to tickets and are as follows:
General building admission/grandstand/clubhouse seating ticket-holders use Lots 1, 2, 3, 9
Sports palace and dining room seating ticket-holders use Lots 1, 2, 3
Turfside Terrace/Preakness Village/Clubhouse Turn and Sky Suites ticket-holders use Lots 1, 2, 3
- Lot 1 direct access is via Park Heights Avenue to Hayward Avenue or West Belvedere Avenue entrances
- Lot 2 direct access is via Park Heights Avenue to Hayward Avenue entrance
- Lot 3 direct access is via Park Heights Avenue to Winner Avenue entrance
For those who have an Infieldfest Ticket, use Lot 4 for track crossing tram or Lot 9 for direct tunnel entrance
- Lot 9 direct access is via Northern Parkway to Woodcrest Avenue entrance
- Lot 4 direct access is via Northern Parkway to Preakness Way entrance
RIDE-SHARE LOCATIONS
There are two ride-share lots.
Anyone with an Infield Fest ticket should use the ride-share lot at Northern Parkway and Preakness Way.
All other ticket holders should use the West Belvedere/Palmer Avenue curbside drop location. This includes ticket-holders for:
- General building admission
- Grandstand
- Clubhouse
- Sports palace and dining room seating
- Turfside Terrace
- Preakness Village
- Clubhouse Turn and Sky Suites
MTA PUBLIC TRANSIT
MTA local bus service: Bus Nos. 30, 31, 34, 85, 91 and 94 all stop near Pimlico Race Course. The one-way fare is $1.90 or $4.40 for a day pass.
MTA Metro subway service: Take Metro Subway to the Rogers Avenue station. Then, take connecting Shuttle Bus to Pimlico Race Course. A $4.40 day pass is required.
MTA Light Rail service: Take Light Rail to the West Cold Spring Lane stop. Then, take connecting Shuttle Bus service to Pimlico Race Course. A $4.40 day pass is required.
Shuttle buses will arrive and depart Pimlico Race Course at Park Heights and Hayward avenues. Shuttle Bus service begins at 8 a.m. and return service ends two hours after the Preakness race.
MTA users can download the CharmPass app to pay fares.
For more information call the MTA Transit Information Contact Center at 410-539-5000 or 866-RIDE-MTA, or visit mta.maryland.gov.
STREET CLOSURES
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation advises motorists of road closures and traffic modifications in effect for the 147th Preakness Stakes.
Motorists traveling in northwest Baltimore may experience delays throughout the day and should be on the watch for pedestrians and changing traffic patterns while driving.
All posted parking restrictions will be strictly enforced and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed. Vehicles that are towed during the event will be taken to Cylburn Avenue just south of Northern Parkway. Motorists with questions concerning the location of their vehicle should call 311.
In preparation for the event, the following road closures and special traffic patterns will be implemented:
Friday starting at 5 a.m. until Saturday at 11 p.m.
- Rogers Avenue – Closed from Winner Avenue to West Northern Parkway
- Bland Avenue – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Rogers Avenue
- Key Avenue – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Rogers Avenue
- Woodcrest Avenue – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Rogers Avenue
- Merville Avenue – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Rogers Avenue
- Stuart Avenue – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Rogers Avenue
- Rogers Avenue – One-way traffic westbound from Winner Avenue to Park Heights Avenue
- Winner Avenue – One-way traffic northbound from Hayward Avenue to West Northern Parkway
Saturday from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m.
- Westbound Northern Parkway – Right lane closure from Falls Road to West Rogers Avenue
Saturday from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.
- Southbound Jones Falls Expressway exit ramp to eastbound West Northern Parkway will be closed. Motorists will be redirected to the Cold Spring Lane exits.
- Cylburn Avenue – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Greenspring Avenue
Saturday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
- Hayward Avenue – One-way traffic eastbound from Park Heights Avenue to Winner Avenue
Saturday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.
- The north and southbound Jones Falls Expressway exit ramps to westbound Northern Parkway will be closed. Motorists will be redirected to the Cold Spring Lane exits.
- Pimlico Road – Closed from West Northern Parkway to Ken Oak Avenue
Photo Gallery: Past logos for the Preakness Stakes
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