Napoleon Solo pulls ahead to win 2026 Preakness Stakes
Napoleon Solo won the 2026 Preakness Stakes, marking an exciting race at Laurel Park. The horse, which had 10-1 odds, took the lead in the final stretch, overtaking the early favorite, Taj Mahal. This year's race was unique as it was hosted at Laurel Park due to renovations at its traditional venue, Pimlico Race Course.
- ▪Napoleon Solo won the 2026 Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in Maryland.
- ▪The horse had 10-1 odds before the race and overtook the early leader, Taj Mahal.
- ▪This was the first time Laurel Park hosted the Preakness Stakes due to renovations at Pimlico Race Course.
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Sports Napoleon Solo pulls ahead to win 2026 Preakness Stakes By Andrew Battifarano Published May 16, 2026, 7:15 p.m. ET There might not have been a Triple Crown at stake this year, but that didn’t make the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes any less exciting. Napoleon Solo, which had 10-1 odds right before the race, won the race at Laurel Park in Maryland. Taj Mahal, the 9/2 favorite, had the lead early on before Napoleon Solo took the lead ahead of the final stretch and held on. A general view of horses racing in an undercard race prior to the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland.
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