If you are finding it hard to pick the winner of Saturday’s 149th Preakness Stakes, what about asking the ChatGPT software who’ll win the middle jewel of the US Triple Crown?
With that in mind, we popped the $2 million dollar question to the AI ‘chatbot’, plus also asked it which horse was going to finish LAST.
- ChatGPT Predicts Mystik Dan To Keep Triple Crown Dreams Alive
- Catching Freedom and Imagination To Finish Second and Third
- Uncle Heavy Expected To Have Too Big A Burden In 2024 Preakness Stakes
What Did We Ask ChatGPT Ahead Of The Preakness Stakes 2024?
Here’s the question we asked into the ChatGPT AI software. “Write me a 2024 Preakness Stakes prediction on how the race will be run and the first four horses home from the 8 runners that include recent Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan ahead of the 149th running of the Black-Eyed Susan.”
Who Will Win The Preakness Stakes 2024 According ChatGPT?
See below the response from ChatGPT when asked to give Preakness Stakes picks of its own.
“With the unfortunate scratch of pre-race Morning Line favorite Muth due to a high temperature, the dynamics of the 2024 Preakness Stakes have shifted. However, the race promises to be as thrilling as ever, with a field of eight talented runners vying for victory and the increased $2 million purse adding extra incentive.”
“Here’s a speculative prediction on how the race might unfold and the first four horses to cross the finish line:”
“As the starting gates open, the eight runners burst out, eager to establish their positions early on. Mystik Dan, the 2024 Kentucky Derby winner and now the new favorite for the Preakness Stakes, breaks sharply and takes up a prominent position near the front.”
“Catching Freedom, who finished fourth in the Derby, and Imagination, ridden by Frankie Dettori and trained by Bob Baffert, are close behind, poised to challenge for the lead.”
“Tuscan Gold, Seize the Grey, Just Steel, Uncle Heavy, and Mugatu follow behind, hoping to make a move as the race progresses.”
Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan To Set A ‘Brisk’ Pace
“As they approach the first turn, Mystik Dan sets a brisk pace at the front of the pack, with Catching Freedom and Imagination tracking closely behind. Tuscan Gold and Seize the Grey maintain their positions. While Just Steel, Uncle Heavy, and Mugatu start to make their moves from the back of the pack.”
“Entering the backstretch, Mystik Dan continues to lead the way, with Catching Freedom and Imaginationin close pursuit. Tuscan Gold and Seize the Grey begin to launch their bids on the outside, steadily gaining ground with each stride.”
“Approaching the final turn, Mystik Dan digs deep to maintain his lead, with Catching Freedom and Imagination challenging on either side. Tuscan Gold and Seize the Grey loom large on the outside, ready to make their move.”
“In the stretch run, Mystik Dan holds off the late charges of Catching Freedom, Imagination, and Tuscan Gold to cross the finish line first, securing victory in the 149th renewal of the Preakness Stakes.”
ChatGPT Preakness Stakes Picks 2024: Mystik Dan To Come Out On Top
- Mystik Dan
- Catching Freedom
- Imagination
- Tuscan Gold
So, in short – when asked who will win the Preakness Stakes 2024 – if ChatGPT could have a bet, they’d be putting their money on MYSTIK DAN.
Mystik Dan: More About The ChatGPT Preakness Stakes Winner
So, who is Mystik Dan – the horse ChatGPT thinks will win the 2024 Preakness Stakes?
The 3 year-old is trained by Kenneth McPeek, who is no stranger to winning the Preakness Stakes having won the race in 2020 with Swiss Skydiver.
Mystik Dan’s fame rose up several notches earlier this month when winning the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs (watch below). In the process he won $3.1m for landing the Kentucky Derby.
Mystik Dan Has Won Over $3.5m
Which took his total career earnings to $3,741,360 heading to the Preakness Stakes and has now won three of his seven career starts.
The Mystik Dan betting odds with the best Preakness Stakes racebooks also tell us he’s the clear favorite to win now with the Bob Baffert-trained Muth now scratched from the race with a high temperature.
If ChatGPT is correct with their Preakness picks, Mystik Dan will also be the first market leader to win the Black-Eyed Susan since Triple Crown winner Justify in 2018.
The Pimlico Triple Crown race is currently on a run of five renewals without a winning favorite.
Mystik Dan Also Handed A Top Preakness Stakes Post Position
Looking at the Preakness Stakes post positions, Mystik has also been handed gate 5 so will start the race roughly in the middle of the eight-runner pack.
The Preakness Stakes horse race trends also tell is that post positions 4, 5, 6 and 7 collectively have the best record since 2004.
With gate 5 having had three winners since 2011 – Early Voting (2022), Exaggerator (2016) and Shackleford (2011).
Mystik Dan will be ridden by Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr, who was also on his back for his Kentucky Derby win, and will be looking for his first Preakness Stakes success.
Mystik Dan Career In Numbers
- Saddlecloth: 5
- Post Position: 5
- Runs: 7
- Wins: 3
- Career Earnings: $3,741,360
- Trainer: Kenneth McPeek
- Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr
- Betting Odds: +190
WATCH: Mystik Dan Winning Kentucky Derby 2024
ChatGPT Expects Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown Dreams To Kept Alive
Therefore, with ChatGPT predicting Mystik Dan to add this Saturday’s Preakness Stakes to his Kentucky Derby win, this also means his Triple Crown dreams will still be alive.
The final Triple Crown race is the Belmont Stakes on June 8. This final leg will be staged at Saratoga his year due to the ongoing construction work at Belmont Park.
Justify was the last horse to win the US Triple Crown in 2018. While over the years there’s been just 13 Triple Crown winners (see below).
If ChatGPT gets this one right, we’ll be back to ask for its prediction ahead of the Belmont Stakes. Plus, if Mystik Dan can cement his name in the US Triple Crown hall-of-fame.
We Also Asked ChatGPT: Which Preakness Stakes 2024 Horse Will Finish Last?
For a bit of fun, we also asked ChatGPT which Preakness Stakes horse is most likely to finish last. It wasn’t great news for the Robert E Reid Jr runner Uncle Heavy.
Here’s ChatGPT’s Response
“Predicting the last-place finisher in a prestigious race like the Preakness Stakes involves considering various factors such as recent form, racing conditions, and the quality of the competition. While all horses have the potential to perform well on any given day, based on recent performances and other factors. Here’s a speculative prediction on which horse might finish last:”
“Uncle Heavy – As one of the outsiders in the betting and lacking notable recent performances, Uncle Heavy might face challenges competing against the other runners in the field.”
“While every effort will be made by the connections to prepare him for the race. His lack of standout form and the strong competition could result in a last-place finish.”
“However, it’s essential to note that horse racing is inherently unpredictable, and unexpected outcomes are always possible. The actual result may vary depending on various factors such as race day conditions, jockey decisions. And also the performance of each horse on the day of the race.”
When is the Preakness Stakes 2024?
The 2024 Preakness Stakes will be run on Saturday, May 18 at Pimlico racetrack.
Additionally, we’ve also got the complete Preakness Stakes schedule. Meaning you can plan when all the other races are over the two-day meeting.
📅Time/Date: 7:00pm (ET), Saturday May 18, 2024
🏇Racecourse: Pimlico, Baltimore, Maryland
💰 Purse: $2m
📺 TV: NBC Sports and Peacock
🎲 Preakness Stakes Odds: Mystik Dan +190 | Tuscan Gold +400 | Imagination +400 | Catching Freedom +400
2024 Preakness Stakes Betting Odds
See the latest Preakness Stakes odds 2024 that you can use by joining up with the best betting sites in the US.
Horse | Odds |
Mystik Dan |
+190 |
Tuscan Gold | +400 |
Catching Freedom |
+400 |
Imagination |
+400 |
Just Steel |
+1100 |
Seize The Grey |
+1200 |
Uncle Heavy |
+1600 |
Mugatu |
+3500 |
Note: Others on request and odds subject to change
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