Honestly, Preakness 2025 just hits different compared to the Kentucky Derby. I think a lot of it comes down to the vibe and the people that show up. The Derby is all fancy hats and tradition, but at Pimlico for the Preakness, things are way more chill and kinda wild. You've still got the best horses, but the crowd is just there to have a good time.

Plus, the timing is cool because it's only two weeks after the Derby, so you actually remember what happened and you get super hyped to see if the Derby horses can keep going. The way Journalism fought for the win this year was unreal, and people were literally screaming at their TVs. Also, the Preakness has its own traditions like the Black-Eyed Susans and that big party in the infield, which you just don't see at the Derby.

So yeah, both races are awesome, but Preakness 2025 had a whole different energy, and it actually felt more like a party than a high-society event. I'd pick Preakness for the fun any day!