National Treasure is a 2023 Preakness Stakes probable likely with longshot odds. He’s a product of the great and now infamous Bob Baffert, who is re-introduced into the horse racing world following the Kentucky Derby. This colt has plenty of racing experience against top-tier competition, having run in three G1 events already. The Preakness runs Saturday, May 20 from Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore.
Below, we’ll look at everything you need to know to bet this horse in the upcoming Preakness Stakes.
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National Treasure Preakness Stakes Profile
Record: 1-1-2 (5)
Owner: Multiple
Jockey: John Velazquez
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Running Style: Stalker
Last race: Finished 4th in the Santa Anita Derby (G1)
Sire/Dam: Quality Road/Treasure
Post position: 1
Morning line odds: 4-1
National Treasure Past Performances
| Date | Race | Length | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/23 | Santa Anita Derby (G1) | 1 1/8 miles | 4th |
| 1/8/23 | Sham (G3) | 1 mile | 3rd |
| 11/4/22 | Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) | 1 1/16 miles | 3rd |
| 10/8/22 | American Pharoah (G1) | 1 1/16 miles | 2nd |
| 9/3/22 | MSW | 6 1/2 furlongs | 1st |
The Word On National Treasure
May 16: Baffert’s horse will run from Gate 1 and opened with 4-1 odds – third-shortest in the eight-horse field.
May 19: Second favorite First Mission scratches from the Preakness. National Treasure likely to shorten down with the scratch.
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Preakness Stakes Odds 2023
Morning line odds and post draw for the Preakness Stakes can be found below.
| Post Position | Horse | Jockey | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | National Treasure | John Velazquez | 3-1 |
| #2 | Chase the Chaos | Sheldon Russell | 30-1 |
| #3 | Mage | Javier Castellano | 4-5 |
| #4 | Coffeewithchris | Jamie Rodriguez | 20-1 |
| #5 | Red Route One | Joel Rosario | 8-1 |
| #6 | Perform | Fergal Lynch | 12-1 |
| #7 | Blazing Sevens | Irad Ortiz Jr. | 5-1 |
| SCR | First Mission | Luis Saez | SCR |
