Preakness Stakes Results
Napoleon Solo (7-1) claimed victory at the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, with jockey Paco Lopez guiding the horse to a one-length win over Iron Honor (8-1). The race was marked by several notable moments, including the absence of Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner who skipped the event to prepare for the Belmont Stakes.
Taj Mahal (9-2), the favorite, led much of the race but fell behind on the final turn, finishing in tenth place. This result prevented trainer Brittany Russell from becoming the first female trainer to win the Preakness Stakes. Ocelli (7-1), the Kentucky Derby third-place finisher, placed fourth in the race.
History Made at Laurel Park
This year's Preakness Stakes was historic as it was the first time the race was held at Laurel Park in its 114-year history. The event drew significant attention and showcased the talents of various horses and jockeys.
Who Won the Preakness Stakes in 2026?
Napoleon Solo (7-1) emerged as the winner of the 151st Preakness Stakes. Despite being challenged by Iron Honor (8-1) in the final stretch, Napoleon Solo maintained enough speed to secure the win. Chip Honcho (11-1) completed the top three, while Ocelli (7-1) finished in fourth.
Preakness Stakes Finish Order
| Order | Horse | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napoleon Solo | 7-1 |
| 2 | Iron Honor | 8-1 |
| 3 | Chip Honcho | 11-1 |
| 4 | Ocelli | 7-1 |
| 5 | Incredibolt | 5-1 |
| 6 | Bull By The Horns | 17-1 |
| 7 | The Hell We Did | 9-1 |
| 8 | Great White | 8-1 |
| 9 | Robusta | 25-1 |
| 10 | Taj Mahal | 9-2 |
| 11 | Corona De Oro | 17-1 |
| 12 | Talkin | 10-1 |
| 13 | Crupper | 25-1 |
| 14 | Pretty Boy Miah | 24-1 |
Live Updates and Highlights from the 2026 Race
The race day featured a series of updates leading up to the start of the Preakness Stakes:
- 7:07 p.m.: Napoleon Solo (10-1) won the Preakness Stakes by a length.
- 7:07 p.m.: Napoleon Solo took the lead heading into the final stretch.
- 7:06 p.m.: Taj Mahal led going around the first corner, with Napoleon Solo and Robusta behind him.
- 7:05 p.m.: Horses were heading into their posts, signaling the imminent start of the race.
- 6:58 p.m.: Horses began their walk out to their posts.
- 6:52 p.m.: NBC reporter Donna Brothers delivered the iconic "Riders up!" call.
- 6:45 p.m.: Rain was expected to begin at 7:11 p.m., according to AccuWeather.
- 6:40 p.m.: Favorite Taj Mahal (post no. 1) had odds of 9-2.
- 6:37 p.m.: The Woodlawn Vase, a symbol of the Preakness Stakes, was mentioned.
- 6:27 p.m.: Racing teams were on the track for pre-race walks.
- 6:21 p.m.: Five jockeys who have previously won the Preakness Stakes were listed.
- 6:03 p.m.: Chasing Liberty was declared the winner of the Jim McKay Turf Sprint.
- 5:59 p.m.: The Jim McKay Turf Sprint began with Jean Valjean taking an early lead.
Pre-Race Results
Several pre-races took place before the main event:
- Race 1 (The Batoff Goldie): Boujee Bubblez (7-2)
- Race 2 (The Old Friends): Wickeddivine (6-1)
- Race 3 (The Donald Butler Memorial Race): Limo (9-2)
- Race 4 (The Skipat Stakes): Striker Has Dial (7-1)
- Race 5: I Love Giraffes (7-1)
- Race 6 (The Sir Barton Stakes): Final Story (1-2)
- Race 7 (The Chick Lang Stakes): Obliteration (3-5)
- Race 8 (The Maryland Sprint Stakes): Bring The Smoke (7-1)
- Race 9 (The James W. Murphy Stakes): Turf Star (4-1)
- Race 10 (The Dinner Party Stakes): Fort Washington (5-2)
- Race 11 (Gallorette Stakes): Warming (9-1)
- Race 12 (Jim McKay Turf Sprint): Chasing Liberty (5-2)
Preakness Stakes Post Time 2026
- Date: Saturday, May 16
- Post Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
- Lead-Up Races: 12 races started at 10:30 a.m. ET, with the Preakness Stakes kicking off at 6:50 p.m. ET.
How to Watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream: Peacock, DIRECTV, or the NBC Sports App
NBC provided coverage starting at 1 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock, shifting to the main network at 4 p.m. ET. Viewers could also watch other races at Laurel Park.
Preakness Stakes Post Positions 2026
The post positions for the 2026 Preakness Stakes were determined on Monday, May 11:
| Post Position | Horse | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | 5-1 |
| 2 | Ocelli | 6-1 |
| 3 | Crupper | 30-1 |
| 4 | Robusta | 30-1 |
| 5 | Talkin | 20-1 |
| 6 | Chip Honcho | 5-1 |
| 7 | The Hell We Did | 15-1 |
| 8 | Bull By The Horns | 30-1 |
| 9 | Iron Honor | 9-2 |
| 10 | Napoleon Solo | 8-1 |
| 11 | Corona De Oro | 30-1 |
| 12 | Incredibolt | 5-1 |
| 13 | Great White | 15-1 |
| 14 | Pretty Boy Miah | 15-1 |
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