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2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, horses, odds, posts, date: Surprising picks by top horse racing expert
TL;DR
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday at 6:50 p.m. ET at Laurel Park, with a $2 million purse. Iron Honor is the favorite at 9-2, while Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not compete.
Key points
- 2026 Preakness Stakes on Saturday at 6:50 p.m. ET
- Held at Laurel Park during Pimlico renovations
- Purse of $2 million for the race
- Iron Honor is the favorite at 9-2
- Golden Tempo will not compete in this race
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The 2026 Preakness Stakes is rapidly approaching with post time at 6:50 p.m. ET on Saturday from Laurel Park in Laurel, Md., the temporary home for this race while Pimlico Race Course undergoes renovation. The purse is $2 million, and this Grade I race runs at 1 3/16 miles, making it the shortest race in the Triple Crown. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not in the 2026 Preakness Stakes field.
The 2026 Preakness Stakes odds list Iron Honor (9-2) as the favorite. Other top 2026 Preakness Stakes contenders include Chip Honcho, Incredibolt and Taj Mahal, all at 5-1. Before making any 2026 Preakness Stakes picks, you'll want to see the 2026 Preakness Stakes predictions from SportsLine's Michelle Yu.
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She started off 2025 by correctly going all-in on Citizen Bull to win the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, and she also predicted Forever Young's win in the Saudi Cup, Journalism's win in the San Felipe Stakes, Sandman's win in the Arkansas Derby and Mindframe's win in the Churchill Downs Stakes. She also hit the exacta in the 2025 Kentucky Derby. In August she hit the Fierceness-Journalism exacta in the Pacific Classic, and in March 2026 she nailed the Renegade-Silent Tactic-Taptastic trifecta in the Arkansas Derby.
Now, with the 2026 Preakness Stakes post positions set and odds on the board, Yu is sharing her 2026 Preakness Stakes betting picks and 2026 Preakness Stakes predictions over at SportsLine. You can head to SportsLine now to see them.
Q&A
What time does the 2026 Preakness Stakes start?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes starts at 6:50 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Who are the top contenders for the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The top contenders include Iron Honor, Chip Honcho, Incredibolt, and Taj Mahal.
What is the purse for the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The purse for the 2026 Preakness Stakes is $2 million.
Is Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo competing in the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
No, Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not in the 2026 Preakness Stakes field.
