National Treasure, ridden by jockey John Velasquez, emerged victorious in the 2023 Preakness Stakes, giving trainer Bob Baffert his eighth win in the prestigious race. National Treasure, with odds of 5-2, held off the late surge of Blazing Sevens to cross the finish line first. It was an impressive performance by National Treasure and Velasquez, who held off the spirited Blazing Sevens to claim victory. But National Treasure held on, while Blazing Sevens galloped strongly past the wire. In summary, the 2023 Preakness Stakes was a thrilling race that will go down in history, thanks to National Treasure and Baffert’s record-breaking win.

Source: Forbes May 21, 2023 00:38 UTC