Expert releases Preakness picks, Forte ineligible, Mage's team cautious: Key factors to consider.
Expert Jody Demling, who has called the Preakness winner nine times in the last 18 years, has released his picks for the 2023 Preakness Stakes. He is fading Confidence Game, despite being one of the top favorites, and is high on longshot Red Route One. Demling's top pick is an overlooked horse who is "a star in the making." Mage, the 2023 Kentucky Derby winner, is still a top contender with odds of 3-1. The 2023 Preakness Stakes will take place on May 20 at 6:50 p.m. ET.