Seize the Grey Wins Preakness Stakes: Historic Victory for Trainer D. Wayne Lukas
19.05.2024: There will be no Triple Crown winner in 2024. Seize the Grey emerged victorious at the 149th Preakness Stakes, held at a muddy Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD, on Saturday. The horse, with odds of 9-1, led from start to finish, edging out Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and six other competitors.
Seize the Grey’s Dominant Performance
Seize the Grey completed the race in 1:56.82, winning by a margin of 2 1/4 lengths over runner-up Mystik Dan. Catching Freedom finished third. This race follows a nail-biting photo finish at Churchill Downs, where the margin of victory was much slimmer.
A Historic Win for Trainer D. Wayne Lukas
The victory marks a historic moment for 88-year-old Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, making him the oldest trainer to win a Triple Crown race. This win is Lukas’s seventh Preakness victory, tying him for the second-most all-time, just one win behind Bob Baffert. Lukas’s overall tally now stands at 15 career wins in Triple Crown races.
Jockey Jaime Torres’s Triumphant Debut
Jockey Jaime Torres made a memorable Triple Crown debut atop Seize the Grey. Torres expressed his gratitude, thanking those who supported him throughout his journey. His family, who made a surprise visit to Pimlico, was there to witness his success.
The Inspirational Story Behind Seize the Grey
Seize the Grey is owned by MyRacehorse, a company that sells thoroughbred micro-shares to the public. There are 2,570 micro-share owners of Seize the Grey, spread across 42 states. This innovative ownership model has allowed a wide range of people to partake in the excitement of thoroughbred racing.
Celebrating the Victory
MyRacehorse founder Michael Behrens praised Lukas and the entire team for their incredible efforts. This victory is particularly special for the numerous owners who now share in the triumph of winning the Preakness Stakes.
Impact on the Triple Crown
The win by Seize the Grey ends Mystik Dan’s chance at achieving the Triple Crown, following his photo-finish victory at the Kentucky Derby two weeks prior. Despite this, Mystik Dan’s trainer, Ken McPeek, expressed admiration for Lukas and pride in his own horse’s performance.
Payouts and Betting Highlights
- Seize the Grey: Paid $21.60 to win, $8.40 to place, and $4.40 to show.
- Mystik Dan: Paid $4.20 to place and $2.80 to show.
- Catching Freedom: Paid $3.20 to show.
A $2 exacta bet with Seize the Grey and Mystik Dan returned $119.40, while a $1 trifecta with the top three finishers paid $183.70. Bettors who correctly picked the top four horses in a $1 superfecta won $749.
What’s Next for Seize the Grey?
Seize the Grey may compete next in the 156th Belmont Stakes on June 8 at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY. Fans and bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see if this promising horse can continue its winning streak.
Full Race Results for the 2024 Preakness Stakes
- Seize the Grey
- Mystik Dan
- Catching Freedom
- Tuscan Gold
- Just Steel
- Uncle Heavy
- Imagination
- Mugatu (SCR. Muth)