The 2026 Preakness Stakes was the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes, a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of 1+3⁄16 miles (9+1⁄2 furlongs; 1,911 meters). It took place on May 16, 2026. For the first time in the race's history, it took place at Laurel Park due to construction at the race's usual home of Pimlico Race Course.[1][2]
| Preakness Stakes | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Laurel Park Laurel, Maryland, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2026 |
| Distance | 1+3⁄16 mi (9.5 furlongs; 1.9 km) |
| Winning horse | Napoleon Solo |
| Winning time | 1:58.69 |
| Final odds | 7.90 |
| Jockey | Paco Lopez |
| Trainer | Chad Summers |
| Owner | Gold Square |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
It was announced on May 6, 2026, that Golden Tempo, the 2026 Kentucky Derby winner, would not run in the Preakness, thus giving up the chance at the Triple Crown.[3] Napoleon Solo won the race.[4]
Field
editThe field for the race was drawn on May 11, 2026. A full field of 14 was entered, with Iron Honor installed as the 9–2 morning line favorite drawing post no. 9.[5]
Results
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| Finish | Program Number |
Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Morning Line Odds |
Final Odds | Margin (Lengths) |
Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Napoleon Solo | Paco Lopez | Chad Summers | 8-1 | 7.90 | $1,200,000 | |
| 2 | 9 | Iron Honor | Flavien Prat | Chad C. Brown | 9-2 | 8.20 | 1+1⁄4 | $400,000 |
| 3 | 6 | Chip Honcho | José Ortiz | Steven M. Asmussen | 5-1 | 11.10 | 4+1⁄2 | $220,000 |
| 4 | 2 | Ocelli | Tyler Gaffalione | D. Whitworth Beckman | 6-1 | 7.60 | 7+1⁄4 | $120,000 |
| 5 | 12 | Incredibolt | Jaime Torres | Riley Mott | 5-1 | 5.80 | 7+1⁄2 | $60,000 |
| 6 | 8 | Bull by the Horns | Micah Husbands | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | 30-1 | 19.10 | 9+3⁄4 | |
| 7 | 7 | The Hell We Did | Luis Saez | Todd W. Fincher | 15-1 | 9.20 | 12+1⁄2 | |
| 8 | 13 | Great White | Alex Achard | John Ennis | 15-1 | 9.30 | 13 | |
| 9 | 4 | Robusta | Rafael Bejarano | Doug O'Neill | 30-1 | 28.00 | 13+1⁄4 | |
| 10 | 1 | Taj Mahal | Sheldon Russell | Brittany T. Russell | 5-1 | 4.70 | 13+3⁄4 | |
| 11 | 11 | Corona de Oro | John R. Velazquez | Dallas Stewart | 30-1 | 17.00 | 17+3⁄4 | |
| 12 | 5 | Talkin | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Danny Gargan | 20-1 | 11.50 | 19+1⁄2 | |
| 13 | 3 | Crupper | Junior Alvarado | Donnie K. Von Hemel | 30-1 | 29.20 | 21+1⁄4 | |
| 14 | 14 | Pretty Boy Miah | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Jeremiah C. Inglehart | 15-1 | 26.20 | 43 |
Track condition: Fast
Times: 1⁄4 mile – 22.66; 1⁄2 mile – 46.66; 3⁄4 mile – 1:12.08; mile – 1:38.55; final – 1:58.69.
Splits for each quarter-mile: (22.66) (24.00) (25:42) (26.47) (20.14 for final 3⁄16)[6]
Payout
edit| Pgm | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Napoleon Solo | $17.80 | $9.80 | $7.40 |
| 9 | Iron Honor | – | $9.20 | $6.60 |
| 6 | Chip Honcho | – | – | $8.20 |
- $1 Exacta (10–9) $53.60
- $1 Trifecta: (10–9–6) $597.10
- $1 Superfecta: (10-9-6-2) $2,377.80
- $1 Super High Five (10-9-6-2-12) $12,015.70
Sources:[6]
References
edit- ↑ Sears, Bryan P. "State officials moving forward with plans to modernize Pimlico". Maryland Matters. May 6, 2025. Retrieved on June 25, 2025.
- ↑ O'Neil, Dana. "After 150th Preakness, a wrecking ball and ‘philosophical dilemma’ for Triple Crown’s middle child". The Athletic. May 16, 2025. Retrieved on June 25, 2025.
- ↑ Cherie DeVaux [@reredevaux] (May 6, 2026). "Preakness announcement" (Tweet). Retrieved May 30, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ Ng, Greg (May 16, 2026). "Preakness winner emerges from the first full field in five years". WBAL. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- ↑ Frakes, Jason (May 11, 2026). "Preakness 2026 odds, favorite, post positions for field at Laurel Park". Courier Journal. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- 1 2 "Laurel Park race 13 – Preakness Stakes" (PDF). Equibase. Retrieved May 16, 2026.