Are you ready to experience the Preakness Stakes 2022 live at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD? Although betting and watching the Preakness Stakes can be done at home, being at the venue provides more satisfaction and thrill that you can’t experience elsewhere.
The Preakness Stakes is the second race of the Triple Crown that is also known to be the “party race.” The race got its name because of the antics that the crowd does during the event. Additionally, the Preakness Stakes offers the cheapest admission tickets among the three Triple Crown races, so you must grab this chance to watch live horse racing.
Aside from the event itself, there are also things you can do to make the most out of your 2022 Preakness Stakes Experience. Check out these five tips that you might want to consider during your Preakness Stakes journey to ensure that you are having loads of fun.
Make Sure to Dress Up
You can expect that the 2022 preakness stakes will be a lot like the Kentucky Derby, where audiences love to dress up with fancy outfits. To experience what the Preakness Stakes feel like, why not be one of the crowd and dress up in fancy attire?
It would be best if you also considered wearing your lavish hat along with a fancy dress or suit. Organizers advise that the ladies wear fitted outfits and avoid flowy dresses. You can avoid your dress getting blown by the wind by doing so.
When choosing a Preakness Stakes outfit, you should consider the weather. The weather during the race can go up to almost 100 degrees. However, there will also be days that the race can experience rain with a temperature of 60 degrees.
Bring Enough Food and Drinks
Although food and drinks are available on-site, it can still be best to bring your own stuff to the venue. By bringing your own food, you’ll get to enjoy the stuff you want and not have to rely on the food available onsite.
Additionally, it would be best to get properly hydrated throughout the Preakness Stakes event. Due to the humidity, you will need enough hydration; bringing the allowed drinks to the event is a huge help so you won’t have to go to the food outlets in the venue.
It would be best if you kept in mind that the organizers prohibited alcoholic beverages within the venue. Therefore, you can only bring non-alcoholic drinks like water and soda. By having food and drinks on standby and readily available when you need them, your experience at the Preakness Stakes 2022 will be amazing.
Explore Various Bets
Betting, in general, brings the fun to horse racing. However, betting on the same type of bet, again and again, can become boring over time. So, if you want to make the most out of your Preakness Stakes experience, why not consider betting on other types of bets like exotic bets.
Betting on exotic bets will not only improve your betting skills and boost the excitement of the experience, but it can also yield high returns. It would be best if you started researching and understanding exotic bets. You still have a few days to learn more about the different types of bets before the big event.
You can also make multiple bets on different horses in one wager with exotic bets. It is why it promises a higher profit.
Attend the Preakness Pre-party
You heard it right. If you are not yet aware, there is a Preakness pre-party event organized by America’s Best Racing or ABR every year. And this year is so special as it will be the party’s comeback after a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The ABR announced that the party will be on May 18th and will be held at the Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, MD. It is your time to enjoy a party with a cause, as the profit from the tickets sold will be given to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance or TAA.
There will also be an auction happening at the party where the proceeds will be given to both TAA and beyond the wire. These are two Maryland-based Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that help take care of retired thoroughbred horses using industry-wide funding.
Enjoy the Rest of the Weekend
Since you’re already out and about, why not enjoy the rest of the weekend in Baltimore. You can take this opportunity to visit famous locations in Baltimore like the Walters Art Museum or the National Aquarium.
You should also taste the wine at the Wine in the Woods. This year’s Preakness Stakes offers a jampacked of excitement and fun for enthusiasts like you both pre and post the Preakness race.
Start Planning Your Preakness Adventure
Now that you already know what things you can do to make the most out of your Preakness Stakes travel, start planning immediately. It is your chance to enjoy one of the big horse racing events after the COVID-19 pandemic puts restrictions on travel and events. So, treat yourself and enjoy the second leg of the Triple Crown this coming May 21st.
