2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, horses, odds, posts: Surprising picks by proven horse racing handicapper
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will take place at Laurel Park on May 16, featuring several competitive horses. Michelle Yu, a proven horse racing handicapper, has shared her predictions and betting picks for the event. Notably, she has high expectations for the horse Taj Mahal, while expressing skepticism about Iron Honor's ability to perform at the required distance.
- ▪The 151st Preakness Stakes is scheduled for May 16 at 7:01 p.m. ET.
- ▪Iron Honor is the 9-2 betting favorite, followed closely by Chip Honcho and Taj Mahal at 5-1.
- ▪Michelle Yu has a successful track record in predicting horse race outcomes, including multiple wins in major stakes races.
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2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, horses, odds, posts: Surprising picks by proven horse racing handicapper Michelle Yu reveals her Preakness Stakes 2026 best bets for the annual Run for the Black-Eyed Susans on Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park By Daniel Kohn May 16, 2026 at 4:30 pm ET • 3 min read Imagn Images With Pimlico Race Course still undergoing renovations, Laurel Park in Laurel, Md. will be the site of the 151st Preakness Stakes, which will take place on Saturday, May 16 at 7:01 p.m. ET. Golden Tempo won't be competing in this race after winning the 2026 Kentucky Derby, so fans won't be on Triple Crown watch, but there's still plenty of excitement around this event.
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