Preakness Stakes 2026: What to know about the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown
The 151st Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park in Maryland instead of its usual venue, Pimlico Race Course, due to ongoing construction. The race will proceed without Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, eliminating the possibility of a Triple Crown contender this year. Fourteen 3-year-old horses will compete for a $2 million purse in the absence of the Derby champion.
- ▪The 2026 Preakness Stakes is being held at Laurel Park for the first time due to construction at Pimlico Race Course.
- ▪Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner, is not competing in the Preakness Stakes, ending hopes for a Triple Crown bid.
- ▪Fourteen horses will race for a $2 million purse, with Taj Mahal and Incredibolt listed as co-favorites at 5-1 odds.
- ▪The weekend's events were marred by the death of horse Hit Zero, who collapsed and died after its first career race.
- ▪Trainer Cherie DeVaux defended the decision to withdraw Golden Tempo, stating that 'the horse is not a machine.'
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Horse Racing Preakness Stakes 2026: What to know about the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown Golden Tempo, who won the Kentucky Derby, is not racing in the Preakness Stakes By Ryan Canfield Fox News Published May 16, 2026 11:51am 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. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The 151st Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday, but it will not take place at its usual racetrack.
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