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2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, horses, odds, posts, date: Surprising picks from elite horse racing expert
TL;DR
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will take place at Laurel Park on Saturday, featuring a $2 million purse. Iron Honor is the favorite at 9-2, with post time set for 6:50 p.m. ET.
Key points
- 2026 Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park
- Post time is 6:50 p.m. ET
- Iron Honor is the favorite at 9-2
- Race features a $2 million purse
- Most Kentucky Derby runners will be absent
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The venue will be different, but the stakes remain the same at the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The race will be run at Laurel Park while renovations are ongoing at Pimlico Race Course. It is expected to be back at Pimlico next year. The second jewel in the Triple Crown will be missing the historic edge as most of the Kentucky Derby runners will be absent, including winner Golden Tempo. Still, the Grade I stakes event, the shortest of the Triple Crown races at 1 3/16 miles, boasts a $2 million purse and the prestige of winning the historic Preakness.
Post time in Laurel, Md., on Saturday is set for 6:50 p.m. ET. The Preakness Stakes 2026 odds list Iron Honor (9-2) as the favorite, followed by Chip Honcho, Incredibolt and Taj Mahal, all at 5-1. Other top 2026 Preakness Stakes contenders include Ocelli at 6-1 and Napoleon Solo at 8-1. 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 are the odds for the 2026 Preakness Stakes horses?
The odds list Iron Honor as the favorite at 9-2, followed by Chip Honcho, Incredibolt, and Taj Mahal at 5-1.
Where will the 2026 Preakness Stakes be held?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park due to renovations at Pimlico Race Course.
What time does the 2026 Preakness Stakes start?
The post time for the 2026 Preakness Stakes is set for 6:50 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Which horses are top contenders for the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Top contenders include Ocelli at 6-1 and Napoleon Solo at 8-1, alongside the favorites.