National Treasure Wins 2024 Preakness Stakes with Record Time

The horse racing world was set abuzz as the 2024 Preakness Stakes unfolded at the iconic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, with National Treasure emerging victorious in spectacular fashion.

With a purse of $2 million awaiting the winner, the stakes were higher than ever for the competitors at this esteemed event, which stands as the second leg of the revered Triple Crown series.

Despite the short two-week gap from the Kentucky Derby, Mage, the valiant contender, was the sole horse to partake in both races, showcasing remarkable endurance and skill.

In a riveting display of speed and determination, National Treasure, the 4-1 favorite, dashed across the finish line in a blistering time of 1:55.12, solidifying its place in Preakness Stakes history.

This ‘Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown’ covers a distance of 13⁄16 miles at Pimlico, with the legendary Secretariat still holding the record at an astounding 1:53.0 back in 1973, a feat that led to the coveted Triple Crown triumph.