2026 Preakness Stakes post positions, morning-line odds, picks: Three horses to bet at Laurel Park
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is being held at Laurel Park in Maryland due to renovations at Pimlico Race Course. Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner, will skip the race, ending any chance of a Triple Crown winner this year. The 14-horse field features Iron Honor as the morning-line favorite, with betting attention also on Taj Mahal, Ocelli, and Napoleon Solo.
- ▪The 2026 Preakness Stakes is relocating to Laurel Park while Pimlico Race Course undergoes renovations.
- ▪Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby champion, will skip the Preakness to prepare for the Belmont Stakes, ending the Triple Crown bid.
- ▪Iron Honor is the 9-2 morning-line favorite in the 14-horse field competing for a $2 million purse at Laurel Park.
- ▪Taj Mahal is undefeated in three career starts, all at Laurel Park, and draws the #1 post position for the race.
- ▪Ocelli is considered a strong closer with improving Beyer speed figures in four consecutive races.
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OutKick 2026 Preakness Stakes post positions, morning-line odds, picks: Three horses to bet at Laurel Park The Preakness relocates in-state to Laurel Park while Pimlico Race Course goes through renovations this year By Geoff Clark OutKick Published May 16, 2026 2:59pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Golden Tempo trainer Cherie DeVaux says criticism over Preakness Stakes decision is 'unfair' Golden Tempo trainer Cherie DeVaux talks to Fox News Digital about the reaction to withdrawing Golden Tempo from the Preakness Stakes. For a second straight year, the Kentucky Derby champion, Golden Tempo, has opted out of the 2026 Preakness Stakes, so there won’t be a Triple Crown winner.
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