Preakness 2014: Will California Chrome win? Experts make their picks

The anticipation is building as it does every year -- the world hasn't seen a Triple Crown winner since 1978. So can California Chrome be the thoroughbred that breaks through?

First, the horse has to win the 139th Preakness. And while he's the favorite when it comes to the odds, he's not everyone's choice to take the second of the three Triple Crown races. Here's a look at who some of the experts are picking:

Jay Cronley, ESPN:

1. California Chrome2. General a Rod3. Dynamic Impact4. Bayern

Brad Telias, Sporting News:

1. Social Inclusion2. Bayern3. California Chrome

Mike Wilkening, The Linesmakers:

1. Bayern2. California Chrome3. General a Rod4. Kid Cruz

Jay Korngay, Las Vegas Hotel and Casino Racebook director (via New Haven Register):

1. California Chrome2. Ring Weekend3. General a Rod

Anthony Stabile, VegasInsider.com:

1. Social Inclusion

Richard Eng, Las Vegas Review-Journal:

1. California Chrome2. General a Rod3. Ride On Curlin4. Social Inclusion

Paul Mazur, Chicagonow.com:

1. California Chrome2. Social Inclusion3. Bayern

Tim Wilkin, Connecticut Post:

1. California Chrome2. Ride On Curlin3. Social Inclusion4. General a Rod

Source: http://www.nj.com/horse-racing/index.ssf/2014/05/preakness_2014_will_california_chrome_win_again_experts_make_their_picks.html