2018 Preakness Stakes Weather Calls for Rain

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May/17/2018

Rain is in the forecast for Saturday's Preakness Stakes with the weather likely to shift the odds.

As of Thursday evening, there was a 90% chance of thunderstorms at race time.

Horses that can run in the mud include the favorite Justify, who did so at the wettest Kentucky Derby on record.  Good Magic at 3-1 odds finished the Kentucky Derby in second place.

Bravazo is another horse that has raced well in the mud.

There is expected to be heavy rains ahead of Saturday's race, leading to a soggy track.

Here are your odds.

Justify (1-2)
Good Magic (3-1)
Quip (12-1)
Lone Sailor (15-1)  
Bravazo (20-1)
Tenfold (20-1)   
Diamond King (30-1)
Sporting Chance (30-1) 

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