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2026 Preakness Stakes horses, odds, predictions, post time: Expert who called 11 winners reveals picks
TL;DR
The 2026 Preakness Stakes features a competitive field of 14 horses, with Iron Honor as the morning-line favorite at 9-2. The race will take place at Laurel Park on May 16 at 7:01 p.m. ET, and expert Jody Demling has made predictions for the event.
Key points
- 2026 Preakness Stakes features 14 horses
- Iron Honor is the morning-line favorite at 9-2
- Race scheduled for May 16 at 7:01 p.m. ET
- Jody Demling has a strong track record in predictions
- Golden Tempo is skipping the race
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The 2026 Preakness Stakes draws a wide-open field of 14 3-year-olds to Laurel Park in Laurel, Md. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is skipping the race, leaving the door open for a new name to emerge on the Triple Crown trail. Ten of the 14 horses in the 2026 Preakness Stakes field prefer to race on or near the lead, setting the stage for a fast early pace that figures to set up the late runners. With so much speed in the field, identifying the right closers could be the key to cashing your 2026 Preakness Stakes bets.
Laurel Park will host the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 16, with post time at 7:01 p.m. ET. Iron Honor (9-2) tops the 2026 Preakness Stakes odds as the morning-line favorite, trained by Chad Brown and ridden by Flavien Prat, one of the most powerful connections in the sport. Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt are all listed at 5-1, while Ocelli (6-1) and Napoleon Solo (8-1) round out the top tier of the 2026 Preakness Stakes field. 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 set, Demling is sharing his 2026 Preakness Stakes betting picks and predictions over at SportsLine. .
Q&A
Who are the top horses in the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The top horses include Iron Honor (9-2), Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt (all at 5-1), Ocelli (6-1), and Napoleon Solo (8-1).
What time does the 2026 Preakness Stakes start?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is scheduled to start at 7:01 p.m. ET on May 16.
What is Jody Demling's track record for predicting Preakness winners?
Jody Demling has called 11 of the last 21 Preakness winners and accurately predicted the top three finishers in the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
Why is Golden Tempo not participating in the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner, is skipping the race, allowing other horses a chance to compete for the Triple Crown.
