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The 2026 Preakness Stakes will occur on May 16 at Laurel Park, Maryland, marking its first time at this venue. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not participate, eliminating the chance for a Triple Crown this year.
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The 2026 Preakness Stakes is set to take place on Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland. It marks the first time that the race will be held at Laurel Park, due to construction at its usual host venue, Pimlico Race Course.
Unfortunately, Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run the Preakness, so there is no shot at a Triple Crown winner this year.
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Ahead of this weekend’s race, the post positions and opening odds were announced, with Iron Honor installed as the early favorite. Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt all hold 5-to-1 odds for the 151st running of The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans.

The 2026 Preakness is scheduled to begin at 6:50 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
A full look at the betting odds and post positions for the 2026 Preakness can be seen below.

| Post | Horse | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | 5-1 |
The post positions for the 2026 Preakness Stakes have been announced, with Iron Honor as the early favorite.
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is being held at Laurel Park due to construction at its usual venue, Pimlico Race Course.
Top contenders include Iron Honor, Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt, all with 5-to-1 odds.
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| 2 |
| Ocelli |
| 6-1 |
| 3 | Crupper | 30-1 |
| 4 | Robusta | 30-1 |
| 5 | Talkin | 20-1 |
| 6 | Chip Honcho | 5-1 |
| 7 | The Hell We 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 |
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