2026 Preakness Stakes picks: Best horses to use in exactas, trifectas
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is set to take place at 6:57 p.m. ET, featuring a competitive field of horses. Taj Mahal, with an undefeated record at Laurel Park, is considered a strong contender despite not being the favorite. Other notable horses include Napoleon Solo, who may lead the race, and Talkin, who has potential as a stalker with a skilled jockey.
- ▪The Preakness Stakes is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET.
- ▪Taj Mahal has an unblemished record at Laurel Park and is expected to perform well.
- ▪Napoleon Solo is anticipated to set a quick pace in the race.
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Betting 2026 Preakness Stakes picks: Best horses to use in exactas, trifectas By Michael Leboff Published May 16, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET The Preakness Stakes is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET. AP Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The 2026 Kentucky Derby was a bettor’s delight. If you had the right read on the Run for the Roses, you were walking away with a handsome payout on exactas and trifectas thanks to Golden Tempo’s win at 25-1 odds and Ocelli crashing the podium as a 70-1 long shot. Even with Renegade, the morning-line favorite, in second place, the payouts for exotics were still out of this world.
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