There’s always intrigue in the buildup to the Preakness because hope for the first Triple Crown since 1978 is still alive, resting this year on American Pharoah. The Preakness field is limited to 14 horses. 

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Preakness 2015 time, TV schedule

Wednesday, May 13

6 p.m. Preakness Stakes post position draw (HRTV)

Friday, May 15

3 p.m. Black Eyed Susan Stakes (NBCSN)

Saturday, May 16

2:30 p.m. Preakness pre-race coverage (NBCSN)

4:30 p.m. Preakness Stakes (NBC)

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6:30 p.m. Preakness post-race show (NBCSN)