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2026 Preakness Stakes horses, odds, predictions, post draw: Expert who called 11 winners shares picks
TL;DR
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will feature Iron Honor as the 9-2 favorite, with post time set for 7:01 p.m. ET at Laurel Park. Notably, Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not compete, and the race will not be held at Pimlico Race Course due to renovations.
Key points
- Iron Honor is the 9-2 favorite for the 2026 Preakness Stakes
- Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not compete
- Post time is set for 7:01 p.m. ET at Laurel Park
- The race is not at Pimlico due to renovations
- Jody Demling has a strong track record in predicting race outcomes
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For the eighth year in a row, there will not be a Triple Crown winner. With Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo sitting out the 2026 Preakness Stakes, Iron Honor has been instilled as the 9-2 favorite. Saturday's post time from Laurel Park in Laurel, Md., is set for 7:01 p.m. ET. It will be the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes, but it will not be run at its usual home of Pimlico Race Course, which is undergoing a $400 million renovation.
Among the other favorites are Taj Mahal, Incredibolt and Chip Honcho, all at 5-1. Ocelli is at 6-1, followed by Napoleon Solo at 8-1 and The Hell We Did, Great White and Pretty Boy Miah, all at 15-1. Before making any 2026 Preakness Stakes picks, be sure to see the 2026 Preakness Stakes predictions and best bets from SportsLine's elite horse racing expert Jody Demling.
A fixture in the horse racing world who has been writing about, talking about and betting on races for years, Demling hit the top three finishers in the 2025 Kentucky Derby in the correct order. He also called 11 of the last 21 Preakness winners, including 2023, when he hit the winner, exacta, trifecta and superfecta. He hit the trifecta in the 2024 Preakness Stakes and nailed Journalism as the 2025 Preakness winner. Anyone who has followed him on horse racing betting sites could be way up.
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Now, with the 2026 Preakness Stakes field now set, Demling is sharing his 2026 Preakness Stakes betting picks and 2026 Preakness Stakes predictions over at SportsLine. Go to SportsLine to see them.
Q&A
Who are the top favorites for the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The top favorites include Iron Honor at 9-2, Taj Mahal, Incredibolt, and Chip Honcho at 5-1.
Why is the 2026 Preakness Stakes not being held at Pimlico Race Course?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is not at Pimlico due to a $400 million renovation of the facility.
What time does the 2026 Preakness Stakes start?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is scheduled to start at 7:01 p.m. ET.
Who is Jody Demling and what are his credentials for predicting Preakness winners?
Jody Demling is a horse racing expert who has accurately predicted 11 of the last 21 Preakness winners and called the top three finishers in the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
