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2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, horses, odds, posts: Surprising picks via elite horse racing handicapper
TL;DR
The 151st Preakness Stakes is set for May 16 at Laurel Park, with Iron Honor as the 9-2 favorite. Other top contenders include Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt at 5-1, while Golden Tempo will not participate.
Key points
- 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026
- Iron Honor is the 9-2 betting favorite
- Top contenders include Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, Incredibolt
- Golden Tempo will not compete
- Post time is approximately 6:50 p.m. ET
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The 151st running of the Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday, May 16 at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md as renovations for the Pimlico Race Course continue. Iron Honor is the 9-2 betting favorite in the latest Preakness Stakes 2026 odds, while Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho and Incredibolt are also considered top contenders at 5-1 while Ocelli is slightly behind that top-4 group at 6-1. Golden Tempo, the 2026 Kentucky Derby winner, will not compete in Saturday's race.
Post time is approximately 6:50 p.m. ET, and there will only be around 5,000 fans in attendance at the smaller venue. 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?
Iron Honor is the favorite at 9-2, with Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt at 5-1, and Ocelli at 6-1.
When is the 2026 Preakness Stakes race scheduled?
The race will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with a post time around 6:50 p.m. ET.
Why is Golden Tempo not competing in the Preakness Stakes?
Golden Tempo, the 2026 Kentucky Derby winner, will not participate in the Preakness Stakes.
How many fans will be allowed at the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Only around 5,000 fans will be in attendance at Laurel Park for the event.
