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Preakness Stake 2026 odds, posts, date: Iron Honor, Incredibolt, Taj Mahal predictions by horse racing expert
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2026 Preakness Stakes horses, odds, predictions, post draw: Expert who has called 11 winners unveils picks
TL;DR
Chip Honcho is a top contender for the 2026 Preakness Stakes with odds at 5-1, following a fifth-place finish at the Louisiana Derby. The race takes place on Saturday at 6:50 p.m. ET from Laurel Park.
Key points
- Chip Honcho has odds of 5-1 for the 2026 Preakness Stakes
- Iron Honor leads the odds at 9-2
- Jody Demling has a strong track record in horse racing predictions
- The race distance is 1 3/16 miles
- Post time is Saturday at 6:50 p.m. ET from Laurel Park
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Chip Honcho placed in the top two in four of his first five starts, but it's his last race which stands out to many when configuring horse racing bets for the 2026 Preakness Stakes. The horse's last start was a fifth place at the Louisiana Derby, which is notable because that derby is the same exact distance as the 2026 Preakness Stakes. They both measure in at 1 3/16 miles, as Chip Honcho had his worst finish in his longest race, which will undoubtedly factor into many a Preakness Stakes betting strategy.
Despite that placement, the horse is still at 5-1 in the Preakness Stakes odds, trailing only Iron Honor (9-2). Other horses at single digits include Incredibolt (5-1), Taj Mahal (5-1), Ocelli (6-1) and Napoleon Solo (8-1). Post time is Saturday at 6:50 p.m. ET from Laurel Park. 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
What are the odds for Chip Honcho in the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Chip Honcho has odds of 5-1 for the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
Who is the expert making predictions for the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Jody Demling, a horse racing expert, is making predictions for the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
When is the post time for the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The post time for the 2026 Preakness Stakes is Saturday at 6:50 p.m. ET.
How many Preakness winners has Jody Demling called?
Jody Demling has called 11 of the last 21 Preakness winners.
