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There are eight horses set to run in the Preakness Stakes this Saturday as Justify looks to win the second leg of the Triple Crown - here's everything you need to know about every horse in the field.
The race for the Triple Crown is officially on.
After a dominant performance in the Kentucky Derby, Justify is back racing this weekend in the 2018 Preakness Stakes, looking to move one step closer to Triple Crown glory. Facing off against him will be seven horses of strong pedigree - some having raced in the Derby with Justify, others on fresh legs looking to offer a new challenge.
Post positions and opening lines were set on Wednesday, leaving horse racing enthusiasts to start scanning the field for their picks to win at Pimlico.
Justify is the heavy favorite heading into the race, but second place Derby finisher Good Magic might be able to take advantage of the shorter track, and the fresh legs of new contenders Quip and Diamond King could also prove decisive in the muddy conditions expected on Saturday.
Whether you're taking the favorite at 1/2 or looking for a viable longshot to spoil Justify's Triple Crown run, there's plenty to know about each horse in the field. Take a look below as we go post by post to give you the rundown on every horse racing this weekend at the Preakness Stakes.