The 140th Preakness: Contenders And Post Positions

The 140th Preakness Stakes takes place today. Here are the contenders and their post positions. 

1. American Pharoah
2. Dortmund
3. Mr.Z
4. Danzig Moon
5. Tale Of Verve
6. Bodhisattva
7. Divining Rod
8. Firing Line

Bodhisattva, Divining Rod, and Tale of Verve did not race in the Kentucky Derby. American Pharoah won that race and is favored to win the Preakness as well. If American Pharoah is victorious, the horse will go for the Triple Crown at Belmont in early June.