Preakness Stakes 2026 predictions, odds, horses: Win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, superfecta best bets
The Preakness Stakes 2026 will take place on May 16, with Iron Honor as the favorite. Notably, the Kentucky Derby winner, Golden Tempo, is skipping this race to focus on the Belmont Stakes. Expert Jody Demling offers insights and betting predictions for the event, which lacks a Triple Crown contender this year.
- ▪Iron Honor is the 9-2 favorite for the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
- ▪Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner, is skipping the Preakness to prepare for the Belmont Stakes.
- ▪Jody Demling has successfully predicted multiple Preakness winners and offers betting advice for the race.
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Preakness Stakes 2026 predictions, odds, horses: Win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, superfecta best bets Jody Demling has revealed his win, place and show picks for the Preakness Stakes 2026 on Saturday, May 16 By Ross Kelly May 16, 2026 at 9:28 am ET • 3 min read Imagn Images For the third time in five years and fifth time since 2019, the Preakness Stakes will go without a true shot at a Triple Crown. This year's Kentucky Derby winner, Golden Tempo, is skipping the Preakness Stakes 2026 to concentrate on the June 6 Belmont Stakes. It is the second consecutive year that the Derby winner has chosen to skip the Preakness. Last year, Sovereignty skipped it before going on to win the Belmont.The last Triple Crown winner was Justify in 2018.
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