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2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, odds, field, contenders: Picks from elite horse racing expert
TL;DR
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. With Derby winner Golden Tempo not participating, Iron Honor is the favorite at 9-2 odds among a competitive field of 14 horses.
Key points
- 2026 Preakness Stakes takes place at Laurel Park
- Scheduled for Saturday, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby
- Golden Tempo is not participating in the race
- Iron Honor is the favorite at 9-2 odds
- Expert predictions available from Gene Menez
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The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing reaches its middle leg on Saturday at Laurel Park. That's when and where the 2026 Preakness Stakes will take place, marking exactly two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. After the Preakness Stakes 2026, there is a three-week break before the Triple Crown reaches its conclusion with the Belmont Stakes. There will be no Triple Crown pursuit this year as Derby winner Golden Tempo is bypassing the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
With him out, there is an open field of thoroughbreds to place horse racing bets on. Six of the 14-horse field for Saturday has single-digit Preakness Stakes odds, headlined by the favorite Iron Honor (9-2). Others include Taj Mahal (5-1), Chip Honcho (5-1) and Napoleon Solo (8-1). 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 Gene Menez.
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A former reporter and editor at Sports Illustrated, Menez covered an array of sports, including horse racing, for the magazine and its website for almost 14 years. Between 2010 and 2012, he served as SI's handicapper for the Triple Crown races and correctly predicted Super Saver to win the Kentucky Derby in 2010.
In 2015, while writing for Sports on Earth, Menez accurately gave out the Kentucky Derby superfecta (American Pharoah, Firing Line, Dortmund and Frosted), which paid $1,268.20 for $2. Then in 2017, he tweeted out his Kentucky Derby picks, including Always Dreaming to win, and hit the Pick 4, which paid almost $6,900 on a $1 bet. In 2024, Menez gave out 18-1 Mystik Dan as a live longshot in the Kentucky Derby. In last year's Kentucky Derby, he hammered the exacta and trifecta for a $1,045 payout. Anyone who has followed his horse racing betting advice could be way up.
Q&A
What are the odds for the favorites in the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The favorite, Iron Honor, has odds of 9-2, followed by Taj Mahal and Chip Honcho at 5-1, and Napoleon Solo at 8-1.
When is the 2026 Preakness Stakes scheduled?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby.
Why is Golden Tempo not racing in the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner, is bypassing the 2026 Preakness Stakes, leaving an open field for other contenders.
Who is providing expert predictions for the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Expert predictions and best bets for the 2026 Preakness Stakes are provided by Gene Menez from SportsLine.
