Big Brown will face a surprisingly large field of rivals in the 1 3/16 miles Preakness Stakes; odds makers have been sharpening their Preakness odds all day Friday and will continue to do so up until post time.

Here is a “screenshot” of the Preakness odds as of Saturday, May 17 at 9am ET. Alternatively you may logon to any of our preferred online racebooks (Bodog Racebook, SBG Global Racebook and Bookmaker Racebook) to check out the latest odds, matchups and props for the 133rd running of the Preakness Stakes.

Gate    Horse                       Odds
 1      Macho Again                20/1
 2      Tres Borrachos             30/1
 3      Icabad Crane                30/1
 4      Yankee Bravo               15/1
 6      Racecar Rhapsody        30/1
 7      Big Brown                     1/2
 8      Kentucky Bear              15/1
 9      Stevil                            30/1
10     Riley Tucker                 30/1
11     Giant Moon                  30/1
12     Gayego                         8/1
13     Hey Byrn                      20/1

Naturally, undefeated Big Brown holds the upper hand off his impressive Derby triumph. “He’s good,” trainer Rick Dutrow said. “He came out of the race good and he’s been training good.”

These contenders have the best chance of hitting the board despite obvious drawbacks.

Hey Byrn, 20-1, post 13: Colt won an allowance contest in February at Gulfstream Park with a 97 Beyer in the first of three triumphs in four starts this year, including the Holy Bull on April 12 at 1 3/16 miles. He and Big Brown are the only two winners beyond 1 1/8 miles.

Gayego, 8-1, post 12: Can hit the board if he stays out of trouble and manages a clean trip. Adding blinkers should keep him focused.

Post time of the Preakness Stakes (race number 12) is 6.15pm ET.
 
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