The 2026 Preakness Stakes (the 151st running) is scheduled for today, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland (due to construction at Pimlico). Post time is approximately 6:50–7:01 p.m. ET. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is skipping the race to target the Belmont Stakes, leaving a wide-open 14-horse field with no overwhelming favorite.
Top Contenders & Odds
2026 Preakness Stakes Field & Morning-Line Odds
| Post | Horse | Morning Line Odds | Notes |
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| 1 | Taj Mahal | 5-1 | Local favorite; undefeated at Laurel Park |
| 2 | Ocelli | 6-1 | 3rd in Kentucky Derby |
| 3 | Crupper | 30-1 | Longshot |
| 4 | Robusta | 30-1 | Ran in Kentucky Derby |
| 5 | Talkin | 20-1 | – |
| 6 | Chip Honcho | 5-1 | Strong post position history |
| 7 | The Hell We Did | 15-1 | – |
| 8 | Bull by the Horns | 30-1 | – |
| 9 | Iron Honor | 9-2 (favorite) | Morning-line favorite |
| 10 | Napoleon Solo | 8-1 | – |
| 11 | Corona de Oro | 30-1 | – |
| 12 | Incredibolt | 5-1 | Some early betting action |
| 13 | Great White | 15-1 | – |
| 14 | Pretty Boy Miah | 15-1 | – |
Handicap:
The way that I am approaching this race is simple. I only really like one horse here and that is Taj Mahal at 5-1 in the one hole. This horse has improved his Beyers after every race. He also has won by some margin in his last race at the Fredrico Tesio Stakes. This horse has the gate and the speed to get the job done here in the wonderful state of Maryland. If you want a sleeper, I have to go with Talkin in teh 5 hole at 20-1. This horse as the best current Jockey in Irad Ortiz and a very good pedigree under Curlin. He has improved since the Tampa Bay Derby. Corona De Oro’s price at 30-1 is too good to miss out on. Here is my ticket with the total investment of $154. You could split it in half and pay $77 if you wish. Best of luck everyone!
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Laurel Park, May 16
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Race #13
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Trifecta
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| 1st[1, 5] – 2nd[1, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12] – 3rd[1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12] | |
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50 bets @ $1.00
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Ticket total $50
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Laurel Park, May 16
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Race #13
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Exacta
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| 1st[1, 9, 12] – 2nd[1, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12] | |
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15 bets @ $4
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Ticket total $60
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Laurel Park, May 16
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Race #13
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Exacta
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| 1st[5, 11] – 2nd[1, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12] | |
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10 bets @ $2
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Ticket total $20
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Laurel Park, May 16
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Race #13
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Trifecta Box
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| 1st[1, 5, 9, 11] | |
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24 bets @ $1.00
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Ticket total $24
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