5/18 (PIM): 138th Preakness S. (G1); 7 Undercard Stakes

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Danzig

less than half the derby field size with only 9 in the preakness.

what's the average number of starters for this race? seems lower than usual-and i'm not complaining! just curious.

That's not going to be statistically significant, as field size has changed so much in the Triple Crown races over the past few decades. The average size of a Kentucky Derby field is just over 12, and fat chance we'll ever see a Kentucky Derby with just 12 or 13 starters again.

I'm not sure what the average number over the past 15 years is, which might give a better picture. And I'm too lazy to google.