The best horse racing person back to Baltimore, Maryland 150th bet. On the third Saturday in May (with a few exceptions), people flock to Pimlico Racing Course to appreciate the sight and voice of the second jewel of the Triple Crown and fill it with their own gifts and unique traditions.

Here are the customs you need to know about Preakness betting, from signature cocktails to bold fashion. Capture these traditions on Saturday, May 17 and start on horse racing on Saturday, May 17, starting at 2:30 PM ET and continuing on NBC starting at 4:00 PM ET. You can also live stream every moment of the action Peacock.

What do you wear for Preakness?

Preakness is a brightly dressed moment. Men and women appear in vibrant pastels, often highlighted in black, paying homage to the black-eyed Susan of the official Maryland state flower. You will also see a variety of carefully crafted hats The guys competing for the Kentucky Derby.

What flowers are related to preakness?

Maryland's state flower, the black-eyed Susan, is often worn and cited on Preakness bets. Since 1940, it has been awarded the winner of Preakness when it was awarded a blanket of yellow feather flowers when it was established as the official flower.

But because the dark-eyed Susan usually blooms in June, the blanket is made from the Vikings champion. Thousands of flowers make up the final product (See the above grab grey on last year's winner).

What is the tradition of Preakness?

Apart from the black-eyed Susans’ blanket, Preakness has some other traditions that set it apart from other races of the Triple Crown.

Since 1909, horse and rider weather blades have been painted on the top of the old club replicas in the colors of the winning jockey silk after the race. It kept these colors until the second year.

Woodlawn Vases are also presented to the winning owners of Preakness Stakes every year. In 1983, it was worth $1 million, making it the most valuable trophy in the American sports. Although the real trophy is awarded at Pimlico every year, the winning owner retains a $30,000 copy. Before the Woodlawn vase is displayed at the Baltimore Museum of Art.

What are the drinks for Preakness bets?

Preakness Stakes' preferred cocktail is the black-eyed Susan. This drink was created by Harry Stevens in 1973 He is one of Pimlico's long-term catering providers named after the state of Maryland. Please see the recipe below and make your 2025 Preakness Stakes watch party events your guests don't want to miss.

How to Make a Black-Eyed Susan Cocktail

Learn how to make it with your own Black-eyed Susan Food Network RecipesWoolen cloth

• 1 oz Peach Schnapps
• 1 oz bourbon
• 1 oz vodka
• 2 oz orange juice
• 2 oz sour flavor
• Orange slices and cherry

How do I watch the Preakness bets for 2025?

• date: Saturday, May 17
• time: Site coverage starts at 2:30 PM ET
• Where: Pimlico Racing Courses in Baltimore, MD
• TV channel: NBC, CNBC
• flow: Peacock

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