Track Improving After Storm Ahead of Preakness Stakes

Severe storms blew through Baltimore, Md. May 16 around 5 p.m. ET, resulting in severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings. The once listed fast track was drenched with rain by the time the delayed Black Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) field came onto the track.

According to the Weather Channel, no rain is expected May 17 ahead of the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1). The track and turf course were both listed as good ahead of the third race. With a high of 82 degrees, the track condition is likely to improve by 7:01 p.m. ET—when a field of nine will head to the post for the Preakness.

Journalism , runner up in the Kentucky Derby (G1) is the current favorite priced at 8-5, with Sandman  the second choice at 4-1.

Today's scratches:

Race 1: No. 3 Sheriff Ronnie 

Race 2: No. 5 Honor Cat 

Race 3: No. 2 Kitty's Son , No. 6 Tell 'Em I'm Comin 

Race 4: No. 2 Prince of Jericho , No. 4 Ninetyprcentmaddie 

Race 5: No. 1 My Girl Ginger , No. 5 Parola Sicura , No. 13 Come to Mama 

Race 6: No. 6 Admiral Hopper 

Race 7: No. 1 Dana's Beauty , No. 5 Conquest Dancer 

Race 9: No. 1 Boat's a Rockin , No. 7 Duncan Idaho 

Race 10:  No. 4 Mr. Bogan  No. 7 Hymn 

Race 11: No. 2 Mission Artemis , No. 3 Clock Tower , No. 5 End of Romance 

Race 12:  No. 3 Signator , No. 9 Irish Aces , No. 11 Fulmineo 

Race 14: No. 2 RB MOTHERLOAD