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The Triple Crown continues each year with the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of thoroughbred racing's three most important annual races. Although you will have many viewing options by the time race day rolls around, there is a new way of viewing sporting events that is gaining popularity. This guide will give you all the necessary tips on how to watch the Preakness Stakes online.
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The Triple Crown continues each year with the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of thoroughbred racing's three most important annual races. Although you will have many viewing options by the time race day rolls around, there is a new way of viewing sporting events that is gaining popularity. This guide will give you all the necessary tips on how to watch the Preakness Stakes online.
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Introduction
- Are you a horse racing enthusiast? Is the race for the Triple Crown your favorite sporting event each year? Do you like gathering to watch the three big races with friends and family, the more people cheering on your pick, the better? If so, chances are you plan on watching this year's Preakness Stakes. You will have many viewing options, whether you plan on watching via simulcast at a local track or from the comforts of your own home. What you may not realize, however, is that you can also view the race online. This guide will help get you started on how to watch the Preakness Stakes online.
Step 1: What Is the Preakness Stakes?
- The Preakness Stakes is the second leg of the Triple Crown, held on the third Saturday in May at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The race began in 1873, named after the first winner of the Dinner Party Stakes race, which was held in 1870 and first won by the horse Preakness.
Step 2: Why Watch Online?
- Watching sporting events online has been gaining in popularity over the last several years, thus spreading into the world of horse racing. Not only can people place bets on their favorite horses online, but they can also watch the horses win, place or show in real time. The benefits to viewing the Preakness Stakes and other such horse races online include, but are not limited to:
- Convenience. If you not going to be home to watch the big race, but are going to be in a place with an internet connection or WiFi access, then all you have to do is log on to one of several websites that offer streaming video of the big race.
- Free of charge. Most websites offering the Preakness stream online do so at no cost to you. Except for any charge you may be forking out for internet access on the go, the websites offering the race usually do not charge. Many are actually combined with betting opportunities and will provide a discount or credit on your first bets along with free viewing access as long as you open an account. Some of these accounts may require you put a small amount of money in for betting, but many simply require basic information such as your name, gender, e-mail and zip code.
- Quality. Many of the viewing sites are streamed in hi-def, while certain televisions still do not have such capabilities.
Step 3: System Requirements
- In order to view the Preakness Stakes online, you will need to make sure your computer meets the following system requirements:
Windows
- If you are using windows, you will need:
- A Windows XP or a Vista operating system
- 20GB or more hard drive
- 512 MB memory
- DSL, cable or satellite connection
- Screen resolution should be 1024x768
Macintosh
- If you are using a Mac, you will need:
- 1024x768 screen resolution
- Use the latest version of Firefox or Safari 1.3.2 or higher
- DSL, cable or satellite connection
- Make sure you have at least 128 MB memory
- Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, 10.4 Tiger or 10.3 Leopard
- Have a video card that is at least 32 MB
Step 4: Where to View the Race Online
- Now you are ready to find the best places to watch the Preakness online. By doing a preliminary Google search, you should be able to uncover many options. However, you want to make certain the website you decide to use does not trick you into paying a fee or use the information you provide to harm you or your identity in any way. Therefore, you should make sure the site is:
- Certified secure
- Does not require too much detailed personal information. You should not be paying to view the Preakness, and should therefore not be required to provide an excessive amount of information.
- Easy to use. It should not be that difficult to download or gain access to a player or plugin to view the race.
Conclusion
- When racing day rolls around, if you are interested in trying something new, then consider watching the race live online. It is the perfect opportunity for you to keep up with the latest internet trends, so why not take a chance? By following the above tips, you'll become a pro at viewing the latest sporting events online.
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