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As the PGA TOUR heads to Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, all eyes turn to a mix of superstars and rising names. Let’s dive into the biggest pre-tournament headlines.
Pre-Tournament Storylines:
Scottie Scheffler: Chasing a Texas Treble
There’s no slowing down Scottie Scheffler.
Just days after capturing his third career major at the PGA Championship, the World No. 1 is back in action at the Charles Schwab Challenge, aiming for his third straight PGA TOUR victory and second win in Texas this season.
Scheffler has already claimed THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson earlier this month and now returns to a venue where he’s consistently been in contention. In his last three starts at Colonial Country Club, Scheffler has finished T2, T3, and runner-up, the latter coming in a playoff loss to close friend Sam Burns in 2022.
With seven top 10 finishes in just 10 starts this season, including two wins and a major, Scheffler continues to set the gold standard on TOUR.
Davis Riley: History on the Line
It’s been over 70 years since someone successfully defended their title at Colonial—Ben Hogan was the last to do it in the 1950s. Now, Davis Riley is looking to rewrite history.
Riley dominated this event last year with a wire-to-wire, five-shot victory, and his game appears to be heating up at the right time. He had a strong showing at last week’s PGA Championship, finishing T2, five shots behind Scheffler.
Charles Schwab Challenge Champions’ Choice
Colonial Country Club’s beloved tradition, the Champions’ Choice, returns this week at the Charles Schwab Challenge. Each year, past champions of the tournament select two promising young players to receive special invitations into the field—an opportunity typically reserved for those with PGA TOUR status. This year, defending champion Davis Riley made the selections, choosing Neal Shipley and Blades Brown to receive the honorary exemptions.
Shipley has enjoyed a breakout season on the Korn Ferry Tour, highlighted by a victory at the LECOM Suncoast Classic and a current standing of No. 5 on the Points List. In limited PGA TOUR appearances, he’s made a strong impression, notching a top-10 finish at the 2024 ISCO Championship (T6). Perhaps most notably, Shipley earned low amateur honors at both the 2024 Masters and U.S. Open—becoming the first player to do so in the same year since Viktor Hovland in 2019.
Blades Brown, who turns 18 on Wednesday of tournament week, is already establishing himself as one of the most exciting teenage prospects in golf. He recently finished T37 at the ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic and T2 at the Veritex Bank Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour. Rather than accept a sponsor exemption to THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Brown opted to gain experience by playing on the Korn Ferry Tour, showcasing a mature commitment to development.
Colonial Country Club, established in 1936, has a rich history in golf. It has hosted significant tournaments such as the U.S. Open in 1941, the U.S. Women’s Open in 1991, and the second edition of THE PLAYERS Championship in 1975. The club is closely associated with legendary golfer Ben Hogan, a Fort Worth resident who won the Colonial tournament five times, the most of any player, and considered it his home course.
The Colonial tournament, now known as the Charles Schwab Challenge, was founded in 1946, making it the longest-running non-major on the PGA Tour to be contested at the same course. The Charles Schwab Corporation has been the event’s title sponsor since 2019, with their current deal set to expire after this year’s event. Previous sponsors include Dean & Deluca (2016–2017), Crowne Plaza (2007–2015), Bank of America (2003–2006), MasterCard (1996–2002), and Southwestern Bell (1989–1994). The tournament had no title sponsor in 1995 and 2018.
Winners of the Charles Schwab Challenge receive a tartan plaid jacket, a tradition that started in 1952 to honor the club’s Scottish heritage. Another enduring tradition is the Wall of Champions on the first tee, which features the names and scores of each champion since 1946, along with winners of the 1975 Tournament Players Championship, 1941 U.S. Open, and 1991 U.S. Women’s Open.
The Charles Schwab Challenge is one of five PGA Tour tournaments granted “invitational” status, reducing the field to 120-132 players and offering a larger purse. The tournament also includes a unique tradition called the Champion’s Choice, where former champions select two deserving young players, otherwise ineligible, to compete. This year, Max Greyserman and Parker Coody are the Champion’s Choices. Parker’s brother, Pierceson Coody, was a Champion’s Choice last year and earned a sponsor invite for this year’s event. Five Champion’s Choices have gone on to win the Colonial, with Dave Stockton being the only one to do so in the year he was selected (1967).
Following the 2023 tournament, Colonial Country Club underwent a comprehensive $20 million renovation, overseen by Gil Hanse. Originally scheduled for 2022, the project was delayed due to supply chain issues and began after the 2023 event. Hanse, who previously renovated Perry Maxwell’s Southern Hills and the Los Angeles Country Club for the 2022 U.S. Open, updated every aspect of the course infrastructure, including new irrigation systems, bunkers, tees, turf, and green complexes.
Previous Tournament Venues:
Duration
Course
Location:
1946-1948; 1950-Present
Colonial Country Club
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Previous Tournament Names:
Duration
Tournament Name
2019-Present
Charles Schwab Challenge
2018
Fort Worth Invitational
2016-2017
Dean & DeLuca Invitational
2007-2015
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
2003-2006
Bank of America Colonial
1996-2002
MasterCard Colonial
1995
Colonial National Invitation
1989-1994
Southwestern Bell Colonial
1946-1948; 1950-1988
Colonial National Invitation
Tournament Records:
Most Wins at Event:
5 – Ben Hogan (1946, 1947, 1952, 1953, 1959)
Course Records:
72-Hole Record (Colonial Country Club):
259, Zach Johnson (2010)
18-Hole Record (Colonial Country Club):
61, Keith Clearwater (Round 2, 1993), Lee Janzen (final round, 1993), Greg Kraft (Round 3, 1999), Kenny Perry (Round 3, 2003), Justin Leonard (final round, 2003), Chad Campbell (Round 3, 2004), Kevin Na (final round, 2018)
Course Guide/ Scorecard:
Originally crafted by John Bredemus & Perry Maxwell in 1936, Colonial Country Club features a Par 70 layout, comprising four Par 3s, twelve Par 4s, and two Par 5s.
Colonial Country Club stretches to 7,289 yards, making it one of the longer tracks on the PGA TOUR—ranking 12th out of 44 in total length. While distance matters, the real challenge lies in its tight corridors: fairways average just 27.5 yards wide, the 4th narrowest on Tour. The greens are small, too, averaging around 5,000 square feet, demanding precision on approach. Bunkers, however, are less of a concern here—there are only 64 on the course, the 5th fewest of any regular TOUR stop.
The four Par 3’s range between 194 yards and 248 yards. In terms of stats, three of the Par 3’s range between 175-200 yards. In the last edition of this event, all of the Par 3’s had a scoring average over par.
No. 4, 247 Yards, Par 3: This is the longest of the par 3s. The elevated green is difficult to hold. This is the only par 3 that has not yielded a hole-in-one during the 62-year history of the tournament. Last year, this was the toughest par 3 with only 24 birdies compared to 87 bogeys.
There are twelve Par 4’s at Colonial Country Club with the majority (ten) of those holes ranging between 400 and 500 yards.No. 2 is the shortest Par 4 listed at 385 yards with the longest being No. 7, playing 480 yards.In terms of scoring average, the toughest Par 4 on the course last year was No. 5 (+0.342).
No. 3, 475 Yards, Par 4: This is the beginning of Colonial’s “Horrible Horseshoe” — the three most difficult holes on the golf course. The long dogleg left requires a perfectly placed tee shot around a large tree and bunkers. A long approach shot makes birdies rare.
No. 5, 476 Yards, Par 4: This is the hardest hole, and the most famous, at Colonial and the last of the “Horrible Horseshoe.” The tee shot must be precise — there’s a ditch to the left and a river on the right. Even a good tee shot leaves a long, narrow approach. Last year, this was the toughest hole on the course with a scoring average of 0.342 strokes over par.
There are only two Par 5’s at Colonial Country Club, No. 1 & No. 11. They both played under par in 2024, despite being some of the longer par 5’s on Tour. The easiest hole on the course last year was No. 1 with a scoring average of 4.646.
No. 1, 565 Yards, Par 5: Off the tee, players will try to aim up the right side of the hole to avoid the fairway bunkers along the left. If they’re able to do so, they’ll have a wedge in allowing them a chance at birdie. Last year, this was the easiest hole on the course with a scoring average of -0.354 under par.
No. 11, 635 Yards, Par 5: This is a narrow hole requiring a precise tee shot off the tee. Most players will not be able to reach the green in two. Instead, they’ll lay up around 125 leaving them a short shot in while avoiding the several fairway bunkers.
The Charles Schwab Challenge takes place at Colonial Country Club. Here are the key statistics to keep an eye on for this week’s event.
Statistics
PGA Tour Average
Colonial Country Club
Driving Distance (Yards)
284.10
278.96
Driving Accuracy
62%
57%
GIR Percentage
66%
64%
Avg GIR Prox. to Hole (Feet)
29.33
25.83
Scrambling Percentage
58%
59%
Avg 3 Putts / Round
0.55
0.44
Per DataGolf, this is the favored skillset at Colonial Country Club.
Strokes Gained: Off the Tee
Success this week will hinge on players’ ability to position themselves effectively off the tee. While the course’s considerable length underscores the significance of distance, precision holds equal importance. Three of the last four winners ranked sixth or better in SG: Off the Tee the week they won.
Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Rico Hoey
Scottie Scheffler
Michael Thorbjornsen
Joseph Bramlett
Keith Mitchell
Luke List
Aldrich Potgieter
Taylor Moore
Steven Fisk
Kevin Yu
Strokes Gained: Approach
The blueprint is clear: Each of the last five winners ranked 12th in SG: Approach the week they won. Colonial’s small greens put a premium on hitting precise irons and controlling spin.
Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Scottie Scheffler
Henrik Norlander
Daniel Berger
Tom Hoge
Eric Cole
Bud Cauley
Sami Valimaki
Si Woo Kim
Max McGreevy
Joel Dahmen
Strokes Gained: Putting (Bentgrass)
The greens at Colonial are 007XL Bentgrass (.100” cut) and run pure. Each of the past five champions ranked 8th or better in SG: Putting during their victory week.
Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Mackenzie Hughes
Vince Whaley
Harry Hall
Brian Campbell
Harris English
Andrew Novak
Max Greyserman
Pierceson Coody
Aaron Rai
J.T. Poston
Fairways Gained
Colonial Country Club features some of the narrowest fairways on the PGA TOUR, averaging just 27 yards in width—well below the Tour average. With tight doglegs and strategic bunkering, missing the fairway often leads to punch-outs or blocked approaches. Accuracy off the tee isn’t just helpful here—it’s essential. Players who can consistently find the short grass are best positioned to attack small greens and avoid compounding mistakes.
Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Aaron Rai
Takumi Kanaya
Brice Garnett
Ben Kohles
Brandt Snedeker
Olin Browne
Victor Perez
Max McGreevy
Joel Dahmen
Daniel Berger
Par 3 Scoring: 175-200 Yards (x3)
Three of Colonial’s four Par 3s fall in this range, making this a crucial scoring segment.
Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Scottie Scheffler
J.T. Poston
Lucas Glover
Eric Cole
Cameron Davis
Patrick Rodgers
Brandt Snedeker
Vince Whaley
Harry Hall
Nicolas Echavarria
Par 4 Scoring: 400-450 Yards / 450-500 Yards
Half of Colonial’s par 4s (10 of 12) fall in the 400–500 yard range (five each in the 400–450 and 450–500 yard buckets). Contenders will need to play these holes well.
Leaders in Par 4 Scoring: 400-450 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
Henrik Norlander
Chris Gotterup
Aaron Rai
Sam Stevens
Max McGreevy
Scottie Scheffler
Michael Kim
Tommy Fleetwood
Ricky Castillo
Harry Hall
Leaders in Par 4 Scoring: 450-500 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
Scottie Scheffler
Chad Ramey
Maverick McNealy
Matt Kuchar
Alex Smalley
Aaron Rai
Justin Lower
Michael Kim
Hideki Matsuyama
Davis Riley
Bogey Avoidance Gained
Mistakes at Colonial are costly, especially with how tightly the course plays. Big numbers lurk around every corner, making bogey avoidance a key factor in staying in contention.
Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Scottie Scheffler
Alex Smalley
Eric Cole
Maverick McNealy
Harris English
Danny Willett
Henrik Norlander
Davis Riley
J.T. Poston
Ricky Castillo
Proximity Gained: 125-175 Yards
Most approach shots at Colonial come from the 125–175 yard window, a much higher frequency than the PGA TOUR average. Dialed-in wedge and short-iron play is a major separator.
Leaders in the Proximity 125-150 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
Seamus Power
Lee Hodges
Sami Valimaki
Emilliano Grillo
Ryan Gerard
Camilo Villegas
Tommy Fleetwood
Nate Lashley
Henrik Norlander
Tom Kim
Leaders in the Proximity 150-175 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
Tom Kim
Charley Hoffman
Henrik Norlander
Will Zalatoris
Scottie Scheffler
Karl Villips
Sami Valimaki
Aaron Rai
Andrew Putnam
Tom Hoge
Course History & Comparable Courses
Course history matters at Colonial. According to DataGolf, Colonial ranks well above average in terms of predictive course history. The ability to navigate its nuanced layout, tight doglegs, and tricky green complexes tends to favor players with strong past performances here.
Leaders in this category (Stokes Gained Total in the Last 20 Rounds at Colonial Country Club):
Scottie Scheffler
Jordan Spieth
Davis Riley
Daniel Berger
Lucas Glover
Brian Harman
Christiaan Bezuidenhout
Gary Woodland
David Lipsky
Maverick McNealy
The Field:
The 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge will feature a field of 135 players, with eleven of the top 30 in the Official World Golf Ranking set to compete.
Basis of qualification for each entrant this week:
Colonial winners prior to 2000 and in the last five years
Colonial Winners in top 150 of prior year FedEx Cup points list
The Players Championship and major championship winners in the last five years
The Tour Championship and World Golf Championships winners in the past three years
Arnold Palmer Invitational and Memorial winners in the past three years
PGA Tour tournament winners since the last Colonial tournament
Playing members on the last named U.S. Ryder Cup team
Current PGA Tour members who were playing members on the last named European Ryder Cup team, U.S. Presidents Cup team, and International President’s Cup team
Two players to be selected by the current and former champions of the Colonial tournament (Champions Choices)
Top 15 finishers and ties from previous year’s Colonial Tournament
12 sponsors exemptions — 2 from among graduates of Web.com Tour finals, 6 members not otherwise exempt, and 4 unrestricted
Top 50 Official World Golf Ranking through the Masters
Top 80 from prior year’s FedEx Cup points list
Members in the top 125 non-member category whose non-WGC points for the previous season equal or exceed the points earned by the player finishing in 80th position on the prior year FedEx Cup points list
Top 80 from current year’s FedEx Cup points list through the tournament two weeks prior
Any remaining positions are filled from current year’s FedEx Cup points list
Previous Winners in the Field (Event):
Davis Riley (’24), Emiliano Grillo (’23), Daniel Berger (’20), Kevin Kisner (’17), Jordan Spieth (’16), Chris Kirk (’15)
Debutants in the Field:
Aldrich Potgieter, Blades Brown, Brian Campbell, Danny Walker, David Ford, Frankie Capan III, Isaiah Salinda, Jackson Suber, Jacob Bridgeman, Jake Knapp, Jeremy Paul, Jesper Svensson, Joe Highsmith, Karl Vilips, Kevin Roy, Kevin Velo, Kristoffer Ventura, Matt McCarty, Matteo Manassero, Michael Thorbjornsen, Neal Shipley, Noah Goodwin, Norman Xiong, Patrick Fishburn, Paul Peterson, Quade Cummins, Ricky Castillo, Rico Hoey, Ryan Gerard, Steven Fisk, Takumi Kanaya, Taylor Dickson, Thorbjorn Olesen, Trace Crowe, Will Chandler, and William Mouw.
Exemptions:
Zac Blair – Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
Michael Block – Sponsor Exemptions – Unrestricted
David Ford – Sponsor Exemptions – Unrestricted
Nick Hardy – Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
Kevin Kisner – Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
John Pak – Sponsors Exemptions – Korn Ferry Tour Finals
Ryan Palmer – Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
Webb Simpson – Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
Brandt Snedeker – Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
Jackson Suber – Sponsors Exemptions – Korn Ferry Tour Finals
Matt Wallace – Sponsor Exemptions – Unrestricted
Danny Willett – Sponsor Exemptions – Unrestricted
Notable Withdraws/ Changes:
Akshay Bhatia (IN)
Rasmus Hojgaard (WD)
Nicolai Hojgaard (WD), William Mouw (In)
Zach Johnson (WD); Camilo Villegas (IN on own number); Matt Wallace (IN as unrestricted sponsor exemption)
Will There Be a Playoff at the Charles Schwab Challenge? (Yes +400 / No -650)
The Charles Schwab Challenge has ended in a playoff in three of the last five years. In 2024, Davis Riley won by five strokes in a dominant performance. Prior to that, Emiliano Grillo defeated Adam Schenk in a playoff in 2023, and in 2022, Sam Burns outlasted Scottie Scheffler in extra holes. Daniel Berger also won in a playoff over Collin Morikawa in 2020. Given the tournament’s recent trend, there’s some value on “Yes” at +400.
Will There Be A Hole-in-One at the Charles Schwab Challenge (Yes +100/ No -130)
There were no holes-in-one in 2024, but in 2023, there were two aces, both occurring at the par-3 8th hole. With several short par-3s in the rotation at Colonial, the potential for an ace is always in play.
Recent Horses for Courses (Colonial Country Club):
Charles Schwab Challenge
Charles Schwab Challenge
Charles Schwab Challenge
Charles Schwab Challenge
Charles Schwab Challenge
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Golfer
Events Played
SG: Total (Event)
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Scottie Scheffler
5
+31.28
T2
T3
2
MC
T55
Jordan Spieth
12
+29.07
T37
MC
T7
2
T10
Davis Riley
3
+25.40
WON
MC
T4
–
–
Daniel Berger
6
+23.26
T45
–
T23
T20
WON
Lucas Glover
17
+20.26
T12
–
T40
T8
T23
Brian Harman
12
+17.83
T24
T29
MC
T8
T23
Christiaan Bezuidenhout
4
+16.72
T17
T21
T15
–
MC
Gary Woodland
5
+13.49
T45
–
MC
T14
9
David Lipsky
3
+13.15
T9
T16
T48
–
–
Maverick McNealy
6
+12.84
T17
T52
MC
T20
T32
Lee Hodges
3
+12.15
T12
T29
T35
–
–
Recent Donkeys for Courses (Colonial Country Club):
Charles Schwab Challenge
Charles Schwab Challenge
Charles Schwab Challenge
Charles Schwab Challenge
Charles Schwab Challenge
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Golfer
Events Played
SG: Total (Event)
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Sam Ryder
5
-20.27
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
Erik Van Rooyen
3
-13.12
–
MC
MC
–
MC
Taylor Moore
3
-12.23
MC
MC
MC
–
–
Greyson Sigg
3
-11.23
MC
MC
MC
–
–
Michael Block
2
-18.77
MC
MC
–
–
–
Dylan Wu
2
-7.77
MC
MC
–
–
–
Danny Willett
2
-6.73
–
MC
–
–
MC
Eric Cole
2
-3,77
MC
MC
–
–
–
Mackenzie Hughes
5
-2.11
–
–
–
MC
MC
Nate Lashley
6
-3.85
MC
MC
MC
T32
MC
Previous Winners Scores, Prices, and Strokes Gained (Rank at Tournament):
2024: Davis Riley (-14)
Price: 350-1
SG: Off the Tee
SG: Tee to Green
SG: Approach
SG: Around the Green
SG: Putting
Davis Riley
6th
1st
2nd
39th
4th
2023: Emiliano Grillo (-8)
Price: 80-1
SG: Off the Tee
SG: Tee to Green
SG: Approach
SG: Around the Green
SG: Putting
Emiliano Grillo
41st
20th
6th
43rd
2nd
2022: Sam Burns (-9)
Price: 30-1
SG: Off the Tee
SG: Tee to Green
SG: Approach
SG: Around the Green
SG: Putting
Sam Burns
6th
9th
12th
38th
6th
2021: Jason Kokrak (-14)
Price: 60-1
SG: Off the Tee
SG: Tee to Green
SG: Approach
SG: Around the Green
SG: Putting
Jason Kokrak
1st
2nd
8th
61st
7th
2020: Daniel Berger (-15)
Price: 70-1
SG: Off the Tee
SG: Tee to Green
SG: Approach
SG: Around the Green
SG: Putting
Daniel Berger
31st
4th
5th
27th
8th
Previous Winners Incoming Form (Last 5 Starts):
2024: Davis Riley
T66 – Myrtle Beach Classic (PGA)
T30 – CJ CUP Byron Nelson (PGA)
T28 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
MC – Valero Texas Open (PGA)
T14 – Texas Children’s Houston Open (PGA)
2023: Emiliano Grillo
MC – PGA Championship (MAJ)
T23 – Wells Fargo Championship (PGA)
T5 – Mexico Open (PGA)
T7 – RBC Heritage (PGA)
T53 – Valero Texas Open
2022: Sam Burns
T20 – PGA Championship (MAJ)
MC – AT&T Byron Nelson (PGA)
2 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
MC – The Masters (MAJ)
WON – Valspar Championship (PGA)
2021: Jason Kokrak
T49 – PGA Championship (MAJ)
T13 – Valspar Championship (PGA)
T21 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
49 – The Masters (MAJ)
T42 – WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (PGA)
2020: Daniel Berger
T4 – The Honda Classic (PGA)
T5 – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (PGA)
T9 – Waste Management Phoenix Open (PGA)
T29 – The American Express (PGA)
T38 – Sony Open in Hawaii (PGA)
Previous Winners Finishes at Event:
2024: Davis Riley
Charles Schwab Challenge
Charles Schwab Challenge
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
2023
2022
Davis Riley
MC
T4
2023: Emiliano Grillo
Charles Schwab Challenge
Charles Schwab Challenge
Charles Schwab Challenge
Charles Schwab Challenge
Forth Worth Invitational
DEAN & DELUCA Invitational
DEAN & DELUCA Invitational
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Emiliano Grillo
T63
T8
MC
T19
3
T24
T55
2022: Sam Burns
Charles Schwab Challenge
Forth Worth Invitational
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
2019
2018
Sam Burns
T31
MC
2021: Jason Kokrak
Charles Schwab Challenge
Forth Worth Invitational
DEAN & DELUCA Invitational
DEAN & DELUCA Invitational
Crowne Plazza Invitational
Crowne Plazza Invitational
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
2020
2018
2017
2016
2015
2013
Jason Kokrak
T3
T32
MC
T55
MC
T18
2020: Daniel Berger
Charles Schwab Challenge
Crowne Plazza Invitational
Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club
2019
2015
Daniel Berger
T53
MC
Picks:
Outrights
Jordan Spieth (+2500) – BetMGM
Daniel Berger (+2500) – DraftKings
Aaron Rai (+3500) – FanDuel
Harris English (+4000) – DraftKings
Ryan Gerard (+7000) – FanDuel
Lucas Glover (+8000) – BetMGM
Top 20
J.T. Poston (+160) – DraftKings
Thorbjorn Olesen (+250) – BetMGM
Best of luck, and as always you can find me on Twitter @GatorBetting and Instagram @Gator_Sports_Betting. Any feedback whether positive or negative is always encouraged.
The 2025 Preakness Stakes is set to take place on Saturday, May 17, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The first race of the day kicks off at 10:30 a.m. ET, with the Preakness Stakes itself scheduled for 7:01 p.m. ET. Fans can expect an electrifying showdown as contenders battle for the second jewel of the Triple Crown on the historic dirt track at Pimlico.
Top Contenders & Odds
Journalism (8-5) – The Derby runner-up looking for redemption.
Sandman (4-1) – A strong competitor with a closing style.
River Thames (9-2) – A promising challenger.
Clever Again (5-1) – Son of American Pharoah, with solid pedigree.
Goal Oriented (6-1) – An emerging talent.
Heart of Honor (12-1) – A consistent performer.
American Promise (15-1) – A Derby contender looking to improve.
Pay Billy (20-1) – A dark horse with potential.
Gosger (20-1) – A longshot hoping to surprise.\
Handicap:
The way that I am approaching this race is simple. Journalism is by far the best horse here. It isn’t good news that he is so favored at about 1/1, but at the same time, we can put a little bit more on our tickets for him to hit the big one. My strategy is to go bigger on the exotics with Tris and Exactas with Journalism on top. I think that the second position might be good for River Thames, Clever Again, and Goal Oriented. I do have a sleeper in this race in American Promise. This horse was a sharp side in the Kentucky derby. He had a bad trip on a sloppy track, and his price is just too good to pass up for the Preakness. Sandman is a favorite that I will be fading once again, but I will add Sandman to my exactas as a savor situation. Here is my ticket with the total investment of $250. You could split it in half and pay $125 if you wish. Best of luck everyone!
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Guardians vs Reds +106 O/U 9
The Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in a three-game series starting Friday, May 16 at Great American Ball Park. The Guardians come into the matchup with a 25-18 record, while the Reds are 21-24 on the season.
Weather:
80 degrees with wind blowing from right to left at 10MPH
Pitching Matchup
Guardians: Tanner Bibee (3-3, 3.80 ERA) will take the mound, looking for his fourth win of the season.
Reds: Brady Singer (4-2, 4.97 ERA) will start for Cincinnati, aiming to improve his record.
Key Players to Watch
Guardians: José Ramírez (.295 BA, 8 HR, 16 BB) is on a nine-game hitting streak, batting .361 over his last 10 games.
Reds: Elly De La Cruz (.286 BA, 8 HR, 31 RBI) has been a powerhouse, hitting three home runs in his last five games.
Prediction:
The Guardians have the better record, but I think that the home dog is barking today. The Reds have scored more runs this season at 208 compared to the Guardians at 176. Looking at the Pitching, the ERA doesn’t tell the whole story. Tanner Bibee has a FIP of 5.52 while Brady Singer is at 4.25 respectively. Cincinnati has the better on base percentage as well as batting average. The strength of schedule isn’t factored in well either. I think the Reds win this one.
The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes is set for Saturday, May 17th, continuing a rich tradition as the second jewel of the Triple Crown. Held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby, the race takes place at historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. First run in 1873 and named after the colt Preakness, a winner of the 1870 Dinner Party Stakes, the race covers 1 3/16 miles on dirt, making it the shortest leg of the Triple Crown and often one of the most tactical.
Over the decades, the Preakness has delivered some of horse racing’s most unforgettable moments. Legends like Secretariat (1973), who still holds the stakes record time of 1:53, and Triple Crown champions Seattle Slew and Affirmed added to their legacies at Pimlico. In more recent history, American Pharoah (2015) and Justify (2018) captured the Preakness en route to breaking long Triple Crown droughts. The race has also featured dramatic upsets and historic wins, including Rachel Alexandra’s groundbreaking victory in 2009 as the first filly in 85 years to take the Preakness, and Swiss Skydiver’s thrilling duel with Authentic in 2020.
Tradition plays a big role at the Preakness. The winning horse is draped in a blanket of black-eyed Susans, Maryland’s state flower (although look-alike blooms are used due to the actual flower’s later bloom time), and the infield—known as “Old Hilltop”—has long been a hub of fanfare and celebration. While the traditional singing of “Maryland, My Maryland” has been retired in recent years, the race’s historic charm remains intact.
One of the key storylines heading into the 2025 Preakness Stakes is the decision by Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty to skip the race in favor of preparing for the Belmont Stakes. With his absence, the Triple Crown is officially off the table this year. In his place, attention turns to Journalism, the Derby favorite who finished a strong second at Churchill Downs and returns as the morning-line favorite at Pimlico. Just two horses in the Preakness field—American Promise and Sandman—are making the start off the Derby trail, both looking to rebound in Baltimore. A noteworthy recent trend adds intrigue: six of the last eight Preakness winners bypassed the Kentucky Derby, potentially giving an edge to the fresher contenders in this year’s lineup.
Race Information:
Date: May 17th, 2025
Track: Pimlico Race Course
Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Event Grade: Grade I
Race: 13
Post Time: 7:01 PM ET
Length: 1 3/16 Mile
Purse: $2,000,000
Division: Open | Three Years Old
Surface: Dirt
Wagers: Exacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & Daily Double (Races 13-14), 10 Cent Superfecta, $1.00 Jackpot Super High 5
TV Schedule:
CNBC – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
NBC – 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET
Weather:
The forecast for Saturday’s 150th running of the Preakness Stakes has improved as of Thursday, with the National Weather Service now calling for better conditions and only lingering showers following what’s expected to be an active weather day on Friday.
This updated outlook increases the likelihood that the race could be run over a fast track, but much will depend on the timing and path of any thunderstorms moving through the region late Friday and potentially into Saturday. Whether the dirt and turf courses at Pimlico have time to fully dry out remains the key factor heading into race day.
Previous Winners & Odds:
2024: Seize the Grey
M/L Odds: 15-1
2023: National Treasure
M/L Odds: 4-1
2022: Early Voting
M/L Odds: 7-2
2021: Rombauer
M/L Odds: 12-1
2020: Swiss Skydiver *
M/L Odds: 6-1
2019: War of Will
M/L Odds: 4-1
2018: Justify **
M/L Odds: 1-2
* Swiss Skydiver was one of six fillies to have won the Preakness Stakes
Here are the 2025 Preakness Stakes post positions, along with historical data for each gate since the starting gate was introduced to the race in 1909:
Post Position
Starts
Wins
Win %
Last winner
1
117
12
10.3
National Treasure (2023)
2
117
12
10.3
Cloud Computing (2017)
3
117
12
10.3
California Chrome (2014)
4
117
14
12.0
Swiss Skydiver (2020)
5
115
14
12.2
Seize the Grey (2024)
6
114
17
14.9
Rombauer (2021)
7
105
14
13.3
Justify (2018)
8
93
10
10.8
Bernardini (2006)
9
78
4
5.1
I’ll Have Another (2012)
Field:
Post Position
Horse
Morning Line (ML) Odds
Jockey
Trainer
1
Goal Oriented
6-1
Flavien Prat
Bob Baffert
2
Journalism
8-5
Umberto Rispoli
Michael McCarthy
3
American Promise
15-1
Nik Juarez
D. Wayne Lukas
4
Heart of Honor
12-1
Saffie Osborne
Jamie Osborne
5
Pay Billy
20-1
Raul Mena
Michael Gorham
6
River Thames
9-2
Irad Ortiz Jr.
Todd Pletcher
7
Sandman
4-1
John Velazquez
Mark Casse
8
Clever Again
5-1
Jose Ortiz
Steve Asmussen
9
Gosger
20-1
Luis Saez
Brendan Walsh
Horse Preview
Goal Oriented
Name: Goal Oriented
ML Odds: 6-1
Owner(s): SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Stonestreet Stables, Dianne Bashor, Determined Stables, Robert E. Masterson, Tom J. Ryan, Waves Edge Capital, and Catherine Donovan
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Dam: Bizzy Caroline (Afleet Alex)
Sire: Not This Time (Giant’s Causeway)
Starts
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Life
2
2
0
0
2025
2
2
0
0
2024
0
0
0
0
Pimlico Race Course
0
0
0
0
Journalism
Name: Journalism
ML Odds: 8-5
Owner(s): Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Robert V. LaPenta, Elayne Stables 5, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael B. Tabor, and Derrick Smith
Trainer: Michael McCarthy
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Dam: Mopotism (Uncle Mo)
Sire: Curlin (Smart Strike)
Starts
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Life
6
4
1
1
2025
3
2
1
0
2024
3
2
0
1
Pimlico Race Course
0
0
0
0
American Promise
Name: American Promise
ML Odds: 15-1
Owner(s): BC Stables LLC
Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
Jockey: Nik Juarez
Dam: Tapella (Tapit)
Sire: Justify (Scat Daddy)
Starts
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Life
10
2
1
1
2025
4
1
0
0
2024
6
1
1
1
Pimlico Race Course
0
0
0
0
Heart of Honor
Name: Heart of Honor (GB)
ML Odds: 12-1
Owner(s): Jim And Claire Limited
Trainer: Jamie Osborne
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Dam: Ruby Love*Chi (Scat Daddy)
Sire: Honor A. P. (Honor Code)
Starts
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Life
6
2
4
0
2025
4
1
3
0
2024
2
1
1
0
Pimlico Race Course
0
0
0
0
Pay Billy
Name: Pay Billy
ML Odds: 20-1
Owner(s): RKTN Racing LLC
Trainer: Michael Gorham
Jockey: Raul Mena
Dam: Harlington’s Rose (Harlington)
Sire: Improbable (City Zip)
Starts
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Life
8
4
1
1
2025
4
3
1
0
2024
4
1
0
1
Pimlico Race Course
0
0
0
0
River Thames
Name: River Thames
ML Odds: 9-2
Owner(s): WinStar Farm, CHC, Pantofel Stable, and Wachtel Stable
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
Dam: Proportionality (Discreet Cat)
Sire: Maclean’s Music (Distorted Humor)
Starts
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Life
4
2
1
1
2025
4
2
1
1
2024
0
0
0
0
Pimlico Race Course
0
0
0
0
Sandman
Name: Sandman
ML Odds: 4-1
Owner(s): D. J. Stable, St. Elias Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds, and CJ Stables
Trainer: Mark Casse
Jockey: John Velazquez
Dam: Distorted Music (Distorted Humor)
Sire: Tapit (Pulpit)
Starts
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Life
9
3
1
2
2025
4
1
1
1
2024
5
2
0
1
Pimlico Race Course
0
0
0
0
Clever Again
Name: Clever Again
ML Odds: 5-1
Owner(s): Winchell Thoroughbreds, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael B. Tabor, and Derrick Smith
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Dam: Flattering*Ire (Galileo*Ire)
Sire: American Pharoah (Pioneer of the Nile)
Starts
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Life
3
2
1
0
2025
2
2
0
0
2024
1
0
1
0
Pimlico Race Course
0
0
0
0
Gosger
Name: Gosger
ML Odds: 20-1
Owner(s): Harvey A. Clarke Racing Stables
Trainer: Brendan Walsh
Jockey: Luis Saez
Dam: Gloria S (Tapit)
Sire: Nyquist (Uncle Mo)
Starts
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Life
3
2
1
0
2025
2
2
0
0
2024
1
0
1
0
Pimlico Race Course
0
0
0
0
Projected Pace:
Pacesetter
#1 Goal Oriented
#8 Clever Again
Press the Pace/ Stalkers
#3 American Promise
#5 Pay Billy
#6 River Thames
#9 Gosger
Closers
#2 Journalism
#4 Heart of Honor
Deep Closers
#7 Sandman
Win Bets
#8 Clever Again
Clever Again is a lightly raced colt with a strong upward trajectory. He debuted in April 2024 at Keeneland, narrowly missing by a head in a $79K maiden sprint. After a lengthy layoff, he returned in February with an impressive win in a $110K maiden special weight at Oaklawn Park, cruising home by more than three lengths over 1 1/16 miles. He followed that up with a dominant wire-to-wire victory in the Hot Springs Stakes, winning by four lengths over a mile and earning a 101 speed figure—just shy of the 20-year average winning figure for the Preakness (104).
A son of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, Clever Again should have no trouble handling the Preakness distance, and the relatively soft field gives him a strong opportunity to shine. He’s trained by Steve Asmussen, who has won the Preakness twice and knows how to have his horses ready for this stage. With the right trip, Clever Again has a legitimate shot to take home the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Longshot Win Bets
#9 Gosger
Gosger enters the Preakness as a lightly raced but intriguing longshot, coming off an impressive Grade 3 victory in the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland, where he drew off to win by two lengths over 1 1/16 miles. While his speed figure of 87 in that effort will need to improve to contend against this stronger field, there’s reason to believe he has plenty of upside with just three career starts under his belt. The distance shouldn’t pose a problem given his recent performance and pedigree, and a sharp bullet workout on May 10th adds to the optimism. If he takes another step forward, Gosger could be a sneaky player at a big price.
Exacta Bets
#1 Goal Oriented, #3 American Promise, #6 River Thames, #8 Clever Again/ #2 Journalism
BOX: #1 Goal Oriented, #3 American Promise, #6 River Thames, #8 Clever Again
Trifecta Bets
#2 Journalism/ #1 Goal Oriented, #3 American Promise, #6 River Thames, #8 Clever Again/ ALL
Best of luck, and as always you can find me on Twitter @GatorBetting and Instagram @Gator_Sports_Betting. Any feedback whether positive or negative is always encouraged.
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