Overview
- The 151st Preakness runs Saturday at Laurel Park over 1 3/16 miles with a full field of 14 starters.
- Iron Honor is the 9-2 morning-line favorite, with Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho and Incredibolt next at 5-1 and Ocelli at 6-1.
- With Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipping the race, there is no Triple Crown bid this year, and only Ocelli, Incredibolt and Robusta return from Louisville.
- The move from Pimlico reduces the on-site crowd to about 4,000 and Laurel’s stretch is 63 feet shorter, a setup that can make late closers work harder.
- Local colt Taj Mahal is unbeaten in three starts at Laurel for trainer Brittany Russell, who could become the first woman to win the Preakness.