Napoleon Solo wins Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park
Napoleon Solo won the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, defeating 13 other horses in a competitive field. This year's race marked the largest number of participants in 15 years, with Napoleon Solo starting with 8-1 odds. The absence of a Triple Crown contender was noted as Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo opted out of the race for additional recovery time.
- ▪Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes, finishing first among 14 horses.
- ▪This year's race had the largest field in 15 years, with 14 horses competing.
- ▪Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner, did not participate in the Preakness Stakes.
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U.S. Napoleon Solo wins Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park By Kiki Intarasuwan Kiki Intarasuwan News Editor Kiki Intarasuwan is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Read Full Bio Kiki Intarasuwan May 16, 2026 / 7:14 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses in what is the race's biggest field in 15 years.Napoleon Solo entered the race with 8-1 morning odds.
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