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Preakness Moves to Laurel Park With 14-Horse Field as Derby Winner Skips

Golden Tempo’s absence leaves a wide-open race, shifting attention to Laurel Park’s one-year stand.

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Napoleon Solo and jockey Paco Lopez win the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes horse race on Saturday.
A Preakness branded starting gate is seen on track prior to the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland.
The 151st Preakness Stakes field of fourteen horses was set following the post position draw on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Laurel Park in Maryland.

Overview

  • The 151st Preakness runs Saturday at Laurel Park with a full field of 14 and a $2 million purse.
  • Cherie DeVaux kept Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo out to rest for a Belmont target, ending any Triple Crown bid.
  • Iron Honor is the 9-2 morning-line favorite, with Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho and Incredibolt listed at 5-1.
  • Coverage airs on NBC and streams on Peacock, with post time set for 7:01 p.m. ET and on-site attendance capped near 4,800.
  • Laurel’s shorter stretch than Pimlico could favor speed and local specialist Taj Mahal, who is 3-for-3 over this track for trainer Brittany Russell.