Preakness Stakes 2024: Race Results Here's a breakdown of the horse races that took place at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 18th, 2024: Race 1: The Batoff Goldie (Maiden Special Weight, 5 furlongs, Dirt) Rain forced the race from turf to dirt. Irish Heartbeat won with a time of 59.01 seconds, jockeyed by Luis Saez. It was a close race, with Beltane and Laddie Dance finishing neck-and-neck for second and third. The morning line favorite, Lieutenant General, did not place in the top five. Race 2: Old Friends Allowance (Turf, 1 1/16 miles) Desvio was a surprise winner with odds of 35-1, ridden by Yomar Ortiz and trained by Madison F Meyers. Maryland-bred South Lad led for most of the race but tired in the final turn. St. John's placed and Porquerolles showed. Race 3: The Ali May Arcoleo Memorial Race (Turf, 6 furlongs) Nasty Habit dominated the race under jockey Sheldon Russell and trainer Anthony Farrior. This was the first win for a horse trained by Bob Baffert, a contro...