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Baffert Colt Wins Preakness, Ends Derby Champ’s Triple-Crown Dream

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May 18, 2025 2 Neutral General
Baffert Colt Wins Preakness, Ends Derby Champ’s Triple-Crown Dream
Baltimore, Maryland, USA: Freedom’s Flight, trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by John Velazquez, led wire-to-wire to capture the Preakness Stakes, denying Kentucky-Derby winner Southern Charm a shot at the Triple Crown. A crowd of 65,000 roared as the colt held off Blazing Sevens by a nose. Baffert notched a record ninth Preakness, while an earlier undercard fatality renewed horse-safety concerns.
What this means for you:
Betting fans: With no Triple Crown at stake, Belmont odds may be more competitive—shop lines early.
Animal-welfare advocates: Track safety reforms; fatal breakdowns fuel calls for stricter protocols.
Casual viewers: Streaming platforms often replay dramatic finishes—relive the nail-biter for free.

Key Entities

  • Bob Baffert – Hall-of-fame trainer with record Preakness wins. Second sentence: Suspended in 2023, returned under close scrutiny.
  • Freedom’s Flight – 3-year-old colt, now a Belmont contender. Second sentence: Owned by West-Coast syndicate DreamTrack Racing.
  • Pimlico Race Course – 150-year-old Baltimore track hosting the Preakness. Second sentence: Faces redevelopment debates over aging facilities.

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