2016 Preakness Stakes Need-to-Know Guide

All the links you need, plus one you don’t.

All the links you need…

Where: Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland

When: Saturday, May 21, at 6:45 p.m. ET

Purse: $1.5 million

TV: NBC — coverage starts at 5:00 p.m EST

Live stream: NBC Sports Live Extra

The contenders and their odds: Preakness.com

Picks worth pondering: New York Times, SB Nation, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report

Online betting: If you’re looking to up the ante, a variety of online betting sites are at your service. We recommend Twinspires.com for ease of use – it has all the bells and whistles for experienced bettors, but it’s simple enough for novices to use as well. Brisnet.com is another useful resource. Gamble responsibly.

…and one you don’t.

Vote in our poll! And go riding.