Today’s Horse Racing Tipsheet – Pimlico Racetrack (Preakness Stakes), May 12, 2024

Special Report: Ron Raymond’s 2024 Preakness Stakes Longshot

Renowned professional sports handicapper Ron Raymond, known for his impeccable track record and owner of ATS STATS and the Raymond Report, has a compelling longshot for the 2024 Preakness Stakes. With the big race set to post at 7:01 PM, Ron’s insight is highly anticipated by racing enthusiasts. Here’s a look at his top picks for the race, featuring a dark horse that could surprise everyone at Pimlico.

Race #1 – $16,000 Claiming

Post Time: 12:35 PM – Distance: 1 Mile, Dirt

• Win: Blake B. (2-1, M Franco)
• Place: O’Trouble (6-1, E Ruiz)
• Show: Funkenstein (3-1, S Camacho, Jr.)
• Joker: Goldini (3-1, R A Vazquez)
• Exacta: 2/7 Box, 7/1A Box
• Trifecta: 2/7/1A Box, 1/7/1A Box

Race #2 – $175,000 Stakes

Post Time: 1:04 PM – Distance: 1 1/16 Miles, Outer Turf

• Win: Bustin Bay (7-5, K Carmouche)
• Place: Spirit And Glory (9-2, J Lezcano)
• Show: Ocean Gateway (2-1, D Davis)
• Joker: Aspray (7-5, F Prat)
• Exacta: 7/3 Box, 3/8 Box
• Trifecta: 7/3/8 Box, 4/3/8 Box

Race #3 – $75,000 Maiden Special Weight

Post Time: 1:34 PM – Distance: 1 Mile, Dirt

• Win: Judge Rules (8-1, M Franco)
• Place: Big Ego (3-1, E Cancel)
• Show: Sorority Prank (8-1, D Davis)
• Joker: Romantic Charmer (10-1, F Prat)
• Exacta: 2/1A Box, 1A/9 Box
• Trifecta: 2/1A/9 Box, 3/1A/9 Box

Race #4 – $175,000 Stakes

Post Time: 2:06 PM – Distance: 6 Furlongs, Dirt

• Win: Durante (5-1, M Franco)
• Place: Straight No Chaser (1-1, J R Velazquez)
• Show: Joey Freshwater (9-5, J Lezcano)
• Joker: Twenty Four Mamba (12-1, D Davis)
• Exacta: 2/1 Box, 1/6 Box
• Trifecta: 2/1/6 Box, 5/1/6 Box

Race #5 – $65,000 Starter Optional Claiming

Post Time: 2:36 PM – Distance: 6 Furlongs, Outer Turf

• Win: Marathoner (15-1, A Adorno)
• Place: Power Attack (3-1, K Carmouche)
• Show: Holding the Line (6-1, J R Velazquez)
• Joker: Showdown King (10-1, J Lezcano)
• Exacta: 2/10 Box, 10/3 Box
• Trifecta: 2/10/3 Box, 8/10/3 Box

Race #6 – $200,000 Stakes

Post Time: 3:08 PM – Distance: 1 1/8 Miles, Dirt

• Win: Antiquarian (6-1, J R Velazquez)
• Place: Unique Insight (8-1, E Cancel)
• Show: Tuscan Gold (2-1, F Prat)
• Joker: The Wine Steward (5-2, L Saez)
• Exacta: 6/2 Box, 2/5 Box
• Trifecta: 6/2/5 Box, 3/2/5 Box

Race #7 – $400,000 Stakes

Post Time: 3:39 PM – Distance: 1 3/8 Miles, Turf

• Win: Ohana Honor (6-1, K Carmouche)
• Place: Harry Hood (15-1, J R Velazquez)
• Show: Greek Order (15-1, J Lezcano)
• Joker: Silver Knott (3-1, F Prat)
• Exacta: 1/4 Box, 4/6 Box
• Trifecta: 1/4/6 Box, 8/4/6 Box

Race #8 – $75,000 Maiden Special Weight

Post Time: 4:10 PM – Distance: 6 Furlongs, Dirt

• Win: Mulkey (5-2, M Franco)
• Place: Carol T (15-1, E Cancel)
• Show: Mary Union Ave (12-1, D Davis)
• Joker: Spirit of Esther (12-1, R A Vazquez)
• Exacta: 4/7 Box, 7/1 Box
• Trifecta: 4/7/1 Box, 5/7/1 Box

Race #9 – $102,000 Allowance Optional Claiming

Post Time: 4:42 PM – Distance: 1 1/16 Miles, Outer Turf

• Win: Bode’s Maker (8-1, M Franco)
• Place: Power Seeker (3-1, J Lezcano)
• Show: Conman (5-1, D Davis)
• Joker: Belouni (8-5, F Prat)
• Exacta: 8/12 Box, 12/2 Box
• Trifecta: 8/12/2 Box, 1/12/2 Box

Race #10 – $100,000 Allowance Optional Claiming

Post Time: 5:15 PM – Distance: 1 Mile, Dirt

• Win: Midtown Lights (8-1, M Franco)
• Place: Patty Cakes (8-1, K Carmouche)
• Show: Belle of the Ball (12-1, J Lezcano)
• Joker: Pitch Clock (5-2, F Prat)
• Exacta: 7/8 Box, 8/6 Box
• Trifecta: 7/8/6 Box, 2/8/6 Box

Race #11 – $40,000 Maiden Claiming

Post Time: 5:46 PM – Distance: 1 1/16 Miles, Turf

• Win: Brooklyn Dantz (20-1, E Ruiz)
• Place: Sendera (8-1, J Lezcano)
• Show: Once an Eagle (6-1, D Davis)
• Joker: Rainingatthebeach (10-1, F Prat)
• Exacta: 10/1 Box, 1/5 Box
• Trifecta: 10/1/5 Box, 11/1/5 Box

Special Report: 2024 Preakness Stakes – Race #13

Post Time: 7:01 PM – Distance: 1 3/16 Miles, Dirt – Purse: $2,000,000

• Win: Mugatu (20-1, J Bravo)
• Place: Just Steel (15-1, J Rosario)
• Show: Mystik Dan (5-2, B J Hernandez, Jr.)
• Joker (Longshot): Tuscan Gold (8-1, T Gaffalione)
• Exacta: 1/4 Box, 1/4/5 Box
• Trifecta: 1/4/5 Box, 8/4/5 Box

Race #14 – $58,000 Allowance Optional Claiming

Post Time: 7:43 PM – Distance: 1 1/16 Miles, Dirt

• Win: Curlin’s Malibu (20-1, C E Lopez)
• Place: Sheriff Ronnie (4-1, M J Sanchez)
• Show: Union Fleet (5-1, A Chavez)
• Joker: It’s Viper (3-1, S Russell)
• Exacta: 4/2 Box, 2/7 Box
• Trifecta: 4/2/7 Box, 6/2/7 Box

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