The 151st Preakness Stakes will take place at Laurel Park, Maryland, featuring 14 top three-year-olds competing for glory. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not participate, focusing instead on the Belmont Stakes.
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151st Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park, Maryland
14 three-year-old thoroughbreds will compete
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is skipping the race
The 151st Preakness Stakes, the prestigious second jewel of the Triple Crown, is just a week away. Excitement is mounting with the post positions for the contenders to be unveiled soon, setting the stage for one of horse racing’s most anticipated events.
Fourteen of the finest three-year-old thoroughbreds will compete over a challenging 1 3/16-mile course, each striving to etch their names into racing history. Due to ongoing renovations at the historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, this year’s event will take place at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland, preserving the race’s rich tradition in a new setting.
Triple Crown hopes for 2026 were crushed when Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipped the Preakness. Trainer Cherie DeVaux underscored that the colt’s health and recovery come first, prioritizing his long-term well-being and said that their focus will be on the Belmont Stakes in June.
Even without Golden Tempo, the field remains highly competitive. Crude Velocity enters as the early favorite, having extended his unbeaten streak to three with a victory in the Pat Day Mile on Derby weekend. Chip Honcho, trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen, also stands out as a top contender. He bypassed the Kentucky Derby to target the Preakness and arrives fresh for this marquee race.
Here’s what you need to know about this year’s Preakness Stakes.
When is the 2026 Preakness Stakes scheduled to take place?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is scheduled for May 20, 2026.
Why is the Preakness Stakes being held at Laurel Park instead of Pimlico Race Course?
The Preakness Stakes is being held at Laurel Park due to ongoing renovations at the historic Pimlico Race Course.
Who are the top contenders for the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Crude Velocity is the early favorite, along with Chip Honcho, who is also a strong contender after bypassing the Kentucky Derby.
What happened to Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo regarding the Preakness Stakes?
Golden Tempo will not compete in the Preakness Stakes as his trainer prioritized his health and recovery, focusing on the Belmont Stakes instead.
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As part of the tradition of the annual horse race, several attendees sport elaborate headpieces to complement their derby attire.
Scroll through for photos of the best hats from the 152nd Kentucky Derby, starting with attendee Ashlyn Roberts, who donned a chic crimson hat during Thurby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
Courtney Cox of Louisville wore a big flower hat while attending Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
Amber Kuntz poses for a photo during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
Brooke Taylor poses for a photo during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
Kelly Morrison poses during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
As part of the tradition of the annual horse race, several attendees sport elaborate headpieces to complement their derby attire.
Scroll through for photos of the best hats from the 152nd Kentucky Derby, starting with attendee Ashlyn Roberts, who donned a chic crimson hat during Thurby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026.
As part of the tradition of the annual horse race, several attendees sport elaborate headpieces to complement their derby attire.
Scroll through for photos of the best hats from the 152nd Kentucky Derby, starting with attendee Ashlyn Roberts, who donned a chic crimson hat during Thurby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026.
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Kelly Morrison poses during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
When is 2026 Preakness Stakes post position draw?
The post position draw for the 2026 Preakness Stakes is set for Monday, May 11, at 5 p.m. ET. This event will establish the starting gate assignments for the 14 horses competing.
How to watch 2026 Preakness Stakes post position draw
The 2026 Preakness Stakes post position draw will be streamed on Preakness.com and the official Preakness Stakes YouTube channel.
When is 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The 151st Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland. Fans can watch the Preakness Stakes on NBC and USA Network, with streaming options on Peacock.
