2014 Preakness Stakes

The 2014 Preakness Stakes was the 139th running of the second jewel of the Triple Crown, held on May 17, 2014, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Under jockey Rafael Bejarano, California Chrome won convincingly, finishing the 1 3/16 miles race in 1:54.84. His victory marked a dominant performance, with California Chrome becoming a strong contender for the Triple Crown, having already won the Kentucky Derby. The race drew a large crowd and was notable for California Chrome's impressive speed and leadership throughout the race, solidifying his place among the top thoroughbreds of that year.