preakness
Definition
Proper noun 1. A specific horse race: The Preakness Stakes is an annual American Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses. It is the second leg of the U.S. Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
Usage
- The word Preakness is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
- It is most commonly used to refer specifically to the race itself, "the Preakness Stakes," often shortened in conversation and media to "the Preakness."
- It can be used attributively to describe things related to the race (e.g., Preakness winner, Preakness weekend).
Examples
- The winner of the Kentucky Derby often goes on to compete in the Preakness.
- She attended the Preakness for the first time last year.
- The Preakness is traditionally held on the third Saturday in May.
- The Preakness Stakes is known as "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans."
Advanced Usage
- "The Middle Jewel": A common nickname for the Preakness Stakes, referring to its position as the second of the three Triple Crown races.
- Winning the Kentucky Derby and the "Middle Jewel," the Preakness, sets up a chance for the Triple Crown.
- "Preakness Week": Refers to the week leading up to the race, which includes various events and preliminary races.
Variants and Related Words
- Preakness Stakes: The full, official name of the race.
- Triple Crown: The series of three races (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes) that a three-year-old Thoroughbred can win.
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms, as it is the name of a specific event. It can be referred to descriptively as:
- The second Triple Crown race.
- The Pimlico classic.
Related Phrases
- "Run for the Black-Eyed Susans": The official slogan and nickname for the Preakness Stakes, derived from the blanket of yellow flowers (simulating Maryland's state flower, the Black-Eyed Susan) draped over the winner.
- "Win the Preakness": The standard phrase for being victorious in this race.
Noun
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an annual race for three-year-old horses; held at Pimlico in Baltimore, Maryland
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