One of the most exciting days in horse racing is here. The 2026 Preakness Stakes is set to go down on Saturday afternoon, but not at its usual site of Pimlico Race Course. Instead, this year's edition takes place at Laurel Park while Pimlico undergoes renovations. It's the first time in over 100 years that the Preakness won't be run at the famed race course.
While the change in venue will be noticeable for fans, the bigger change will be field of horses. Only one horse from the 18-horse field at the Kentucky Derby will run again after just 13 days to rest and recover. That includes the Kentucky Derby winner, Golden Tempo, who made an incredible break down the stretch to go from the back of the field to the winner's circle. The only horse from that field running again this week is Incredibolt, who finished sixth at Churchill Downs. Incredibolt is among the favorites on Saturday.
Saturday should be a beautiful one at the track with clear skies and warm temperatures expected. That should make for an intriguing race given the clean conditions, much like we saw at the Kentucky Derby, which led to a wide-open race and an incredible finish form Golden Tempo who went from the back of the pack to the winner's circle down the stretch run.
Below is all you need for the 151st Preakness Stakes.
Where to watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes
Date: Saturday, May 16
Post time: 6:50 p.m. ET
Location: Laurel Park -- Laurel, Maryland
TV: NBC | Stream: Peacock (subscription required)
2026 Preakness Stakes odds, listed by post position
Odds via FanDuel
1. Taj Mahal (5-1)
2. Ocelli (6-1)
3. Crupper (30-1)
4. Robusta (30-1)
5. Talkin (20-1)
6. Chip Honcho (5-1)
7. The Well He Did (15-1)
8. Bull By The Horns (30-1)
9. Iron Honor (9/2)
10. Napoleon Solo (8-1)
11. Corono De Oro (30-1)
12. Incredibolt (5-1)
13. Great White (15-1)
14. Pretty Boy Miah (15-1)
Where is the Preakness Stakes?
For 118 years, the Preakness States has been held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. However, that streak will end this year as the 2026 Preakness Stakes will run at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland while Pimlico undergoes a $400 million redevelopment.
How long is the Preakness Stakes?
The Preakness Stakes is 1 3/16 miles long, making it the shortest leg of the American Triple Crown.
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