National Treasure Wins 2023 Preakness Stakes
WEB Exclusive: WEB Seize the Grey Upsets Kentucky Derby Winner
Baltimore, MD - May 20, 2023
In a stunning upset, WEB Seize the Grey has emerged victorious from the 149th Preakness Stakes, dethroning Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and securing its place as the undisputed champion of the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Despite entering as the clear favorite at 2-1, Mystik Dan fell short of catching the horse trained by D. Wayne Lukas, who orchestrated a masterful performance from Seize the Grey.
The race, which began at 6:50 PM EST, unfolded in front of a national television audience on NBC and was streamed live on Peacock. The purse for the 2024 Preakness Stakes is expected to be $2 million, with the winner receiving $1.2 million.
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