National Treasure wins 2023 Preakness Stakes (7 images)

By Wade Sheridan

National Treasure and jockey John Velazquez won the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on Saturday. Blazing Sevens came in second followed by Kentucky Derby winner Mage, who cannot capture the Triple Crown.

National Treasure and jockey John Velazquez, winners of the 2023 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on May 20, 2023. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI

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Left to right, Velazquez, trainer Bob Baffert and owner Sol Kumin hold the trophy in the winner's circle. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI

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National Treasure (R) passes Blazing Sevens, ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr., to win the Preakness Stakes. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI

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National Treasure (R) and Blazing Sevens battled through most of the stretch run before National Treasure inched ahead. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI

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