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2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, odds, field, contenders: Picks from proven horse racing expert
TL;DR
The 151st Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday at Laurel Park with a competitive 14-horse field. Key contenders include Iron Honor, Taj Mahal, and Chip Honcho, with post time set for approximately 6:50 p.m. ET.
Key points
- 151st Preakness Stakes set for Saturday at Laurel Park
- 14-horse field with competitive odds
- Top contenders include Iron Honor, Taj Mahal, and Chip Honcho
- Post time is approximately 6:50 p.m. ET
- Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not participate
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The 151st running of the Preakness Stakes is set for Saturday from Laurel Park in Maryland, with an evenly matched 14-horse field. Five horses are listed between 9-2 and 6-1 in the 2026 Preakness Stakes odds: Iron Honor (9-2), Taj Mahal (5-1), Chip Honcho (5-1), Incredibolt (5-1) and Ocelli (6-1). Post time for the $2 million race will be approximately 6:50 p.m. ET.
Right behind on the Preakness Stakes 2026 odds board are Napoleon Solo (8-1), Great White (15-1), Pretty Boy Miah (15-1) and The Hell We Did (15-1). Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner, will not be taking part in the event. 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.
Now, Menez has handicapped the 2026 Preakness Stakes field and revealed his picks. .
Q&A
What are the odds for the top contenders in the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The top contenders include Iron Honor at 9-2, Taj Mahal at 5-1, and Chip Honcho at 5-1.
What time does the 2026 Preakness Stakes start?
The race is scheduled to start at approximately 6:50 p.m. ET.
Which horses are not participating in the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The Kentucky Derby winner, Golden Tempo, will not be participating in the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
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.
