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2026 Preakness Stakes horses, odds, predictions, post draw: Expert who called 11 winners unveils picks
TL;DR
The 151st Preakness Stakes will take place at Laurel Park on Saturday at 6:50 p.m. ET, with Iron Honor as the 9-2 favorite. Expert Jody Demling, who has accurately predicted multiple winners, shares his insights and betting picks.
Key points
- 151st Preakness Stakes takes place at Laurel Park
- Post time is set for 6:50 p.m. ET
- Iron Honor is the 9-2 favorite
- Jody Demling has called 11 of the last 21 Preakness winners
- Pimlico Race Course is undergoing a $400 million renovation
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The 151st running of the Preakness Stakes and second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown is upon us. Saturday's post time from Laurel Park in Laurel, Md., is set for 6:50 p.m. ET. The event won't be held at its normal venue of Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore because the track is undergoing a $400 million makeover.
Iron Honor enters as the 9-2 favorite, followed by Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho and Incredibolt, all at 5-1. Ocelli is at 6-1, while Napoleon Solo is at 8-1. 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.
Top 2026 Preakness Stakes predictions
One of Demling's surprising 2026 Preakness Stakes picks: He is high on Napoleon Solo, even though he's a longer shot at 8-1. Napoleon Solo won his first two career races, including the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes at Aqueduct.
Q&A
What are the odds for the 2026 Preakness Stakes horses?
Iron Honor is the favorite at 9-2, followed by Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt at 5-1.
Who is Jody Demling and what are his predictions for the Preakness Stakes?
Jody Demling is a horse racing expert known for accurately predicting winners, including 11 of the last 21 Preakness winners.
Why is the Preakness Stakes being held at Laurel Park instead of Pimlico Race Course?
The event is being held at Laurel Park due to a $400 million renovation of Pimlico Race Course.
What time does the 2026 Preakness Stakes start?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is scheduled to start at 6:50 p.m. ET on Saturday.
