The second jewel of the Triple Crown is up for grabs on Saturday.
The 2021 Preakness Stakes, which will run at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, will help determine whether Medina Spirit can become the first horse since Justify in 2018 to win the Triple Crown. Even if the horse does win Saturday's race, however, that lofty accomplishment might not be guaranteed.
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That's because Medina Spirit returned a test positive for 21 picograms of betamethasone after its win at the 2021 Kentucky Derby. Pimlico decided to let the horse race on Saturday but, if a second test confirms the first, then Churchill Downs will invalidate Medina Spirit's Derby win and grant runner-up Mandaloun the retroactive victory. The retesting results aren't expected for several weeks.
Mandaloun is not part of Saturday's race at the Preakness Stakes.
Just another tantalizing tidbit for bettors and sports fans alike ahead of Saturday's race, which will include 10 horses and jockeys — including prohibitive morning-line favorite Medina Spirit (9/5 odds).
With that, here's everything you need to know about the 2021 Preakness Stakes, including the post time and how to watch the event.
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What time is the Preakness Stakes today?
- Date: Saturday, May 15
- Post time: 6:50 p.m. ET
- TV coverage: NBC
NBC Sports will cover the Preakness Stakes starting at 2 p.m. ET and transfer coverage to NBC at 5 p.m. The race has a scheduled post time of 6:50 p.m. ET at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
What channel is the Preakness Stakes on?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: NBCSports.com | fuboTV (seven-day free trial)
NBC has full broadcast rights for each of the Triple Crown races, including the Preakness Stakes. Viewers can also stream the race on NBC via fuboTV, which offers a seven-day free trial.
PREAKNESS STAKES: Full draw and odds for 2021 race
Preakness Stakes horses 2021
| Post position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Ram | 30/1 |
| 2 | Keepmeinmind | 15/1 |
| 3 | Medina Spirit | 9/5 |
| 4 | Crowded Trade | 10/1 |
| 5 | Midnight Bourbon | 5/1 |
| 6 | Rombauer | 12/1 |
| 7 | France Go De Ina | 20/1 |
| 8 | Unbridled Honor | 15/1 |
| 9 | Risk Taking | 15/1 |
| 10 | Concert Tour | 5/2 |
