The Preakness Stakes is traditionally held on the third Saturday in May, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby.

However, it was announced that Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike would not be competing at the Preakness, citing the horse's condition and need for rest, and therefore the horse gave up the chance to become a Triple Crown winner.

As a result, this would be just the second instance since 1996 that the Kentucky Derby winner did not run in the Preakness.

[3] A field of nine was drawn for the Preakness Stakes on Monday, May 16; the contenders included Epicenter, Early Voting, and Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath.

[6] Early Voting, who entered the race as the second most favored contender with 7-2 odds,[7] won the 2022 Preakness Stakes.