Fans filled Pimlico, facing chances of rain, to take in the sights at the running of the 148th Preakness Stakes.

Fans celebrate a win at Pimlico Race Course on May 20, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Maryland's biggest horse race, 148th Preakness at Pimlico fans turn out to enjoy the day of racing. (L to r) Hope Phillips and Niki Roghers cheer their horse in the 8th race. Hope Phillips( in red) hit the Super for the race. The Beckstead family and friends have been coming to the Preakness of the last 50 years and the younger generation are now taking over the handle of Preakness watchers. (Kirk McKoy)
Maryland's biggest horse race, 148th Preakness at Pimlico fans turn out to enjoy the day of racing. Rickey zKarin and Pamela Karin check their bets (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Maryland's biggest horse race, 148th Preakness at Pimlico fans turn out to enjoy the day of racing. Maryland's biggest horse race, 148th Preakness at Pimlico fans turn out to enjoy the day of racing. Rickey zKarin and Pamela Karin check their bets (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Maryland's biggest horse race, 148th Preakness at Pimlico fans turn out to enjoy the day of racing. Jackie Akuffo with her Black Eyed Susan drink. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Preakness attendees enjoy Infield Fest with cocktails, dancing and friends on May 20, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Preakness attendees enjoy Infield Fest with cocktails, dancing and friends on May 20, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Preakness attendees enjoy Infield Fest with cocktails, dancing and friends on May 20, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Chantel Jeffries performs at Infield Fest on May 20, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Preakness attendees enjoy Infield Fest with cocktails, dancing and friends on May 20, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Preakness attendees enjoy Infield Fest with cocktails, dancing and friends on May 20, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Krystal Waiters of DC, watches horses and jockeys prepare to race in the In Field at Pimlico Race Course on May 20, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Fans make their way into the In Field at Pimlico Race Course on May 20, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
A couple holds hands while walking in a tunnel that takes them to the In Field at Pimlico Race Course on May 20, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Scenes from around the track early in the day as fans and workers gear up for a big Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on May 20, 2023.
Scenes from around the track early in the day as fans and workers gear up for a big Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on May 20, 2023. (Scott Serio/Eclipse Sportswire/Cal Sport Media)
Scenes from around the track on Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on May 20, 2023.
Scenes from around the track on Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on May 20, 2023. (Scott Serio/Eclipse Sportswire/Cal Sport Media)
Scenes from around the track early in the day as fans and workers gear up for a big Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on May 20, 2023.
Scenes from around the track early in the day as fans and workers gear up for a big Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on May 20, 2023. (Scott Serio/Eclipse Sportswire/Cal Sport Media)
Scenes from around the track on Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on May 20, 2023.
Scenes from around the track on Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on May 20, 2023. (Scott Serio/Eclipse Sportswire/Cal Sport Media)
Scenes around Pimlico Race Course during the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes on May 20, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Amani's Image, ridden by John Velazquez, won race #7 The Gallorette Stakes at Pimlico on Preakness May 20. 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Scenes around Pimlico Race Course during the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes on May 20, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Preakness fans cheer their chose horse in the 5th race at Pimlico. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Scenes around Pimlico Race Course during the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes on May 20, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Scenes around Pimlico Race Course during the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes on May 20, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)