Seize the Grey won the 149th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore at Pimlico Race Course dashing any hopes of a triple crown winner in 2024. This horse trained by D Wayne Lucas dominated the race denying Mystik Dan the opportunity to be a hero after his Kentucky Derby defeat.
Preakness Played Out in the Mud
The eight-horse field faced challenging conditions after a continuous rain over the day turned this track into a quagmire. Nonetheless, Seize the Gray started well and led at the start gate despite all odds. With resolve, it kept in front throughout in the splashing mud even though its odds were 9-1.
As they thundered down the stretch, Mystik Dan made a bold move to reel in the frontrunner. But Seize the Grey had just enough left in the tank, holding off the Derby champ by 2 1/4 lengths in an impressive 1:56.82 performance.
Catching Freedom finished third, followed by Tuscan Gold, Just Steel, Uncle Heavy, Imagination, and Mugatu. The regally-bred Muth was a late scratch due to a fever.
The Public’s Horse Strikes Again
Every day fans can purchase tiny bits of racehorses by buying micro-shares from MyRacehorse. A slice of Seize the Grey is owned by an incredulous 2,570 people from 42 states who partake in the glory and the $1.2 million winner’s purse and the racing syndicate, MyRacehorse, has managed to buy into success.
While the Triple Crown dream died at Pimlico, the storybook tale of Seize the Grey conquering the Preakness mud will live on. From the oldest winning trainer to the rookie jockey and the people’s horse, this 149th edition had all the makings of a classic.
Key Race Stats:
| Result | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Seize the Grey | Jaime Torres | D. Wayne Lukas | 9-1 |
| 2nd | Mystik Dan | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Ken McPeek | 2-1 |
| 3rd | Catching Freedom | Flavien Prat | Brad Cox | 7-2 |
| 4th | Tuscan Gold | Tyler Gaffalione | Chad Brown | 9-2 |
| 5th | Just Steel | Joel Rosario | D. Wayne Lukas | 12-1 |
| 6th | Uncle Heavy | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Robert Reid Jr. | 20-1 |
| 7th | Imagination | Frankie Dettori | Bob Baffert | 3-1 |
| 8th | Mugatu | Joe Bravo | Jeff Engler | 20-1 |
Winning Time: 1:56.82
Payouts: $21.60 Win, $8.40 Place, $4.40 Show
