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Preakness Stakes 2026 predictions, odds, horses, date: Win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, superfecta picks
TL;DR
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park instead of Pimlico Race Course due to renovations. Kentucky Derby champion Golden Tempo will not compete, making the race wide-open for bettors.
Key points
- 2026 Preakness Stakes relocates to Laurel Park
- Golden Tempo will not race in the Preakness
- Iron Honor is the 9-2 morning-line favorite
- Wide-open race with no dominant horse
- Expert help available for betting strategies
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The 2026 Preakness Stakes arrives at a defining crossroads for the sport, with the race temporarily relocating from Pimlico Race Course to Laurel Park as construction reshapes the historic Baltimore venue. Kentucky Derby champion Golden Tempo is not racing in the second jewel of the Triple Crown, opening the door for a new horse to carve its name into Preakness Stakes history. With no dominant standout in the field, the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes figures to be one of the most wide-open editions in recent memory and a prime opportunity for horse racing bettors to cash big on exotics.
Iron Honor enters as the 9-2 morning-line favorite, though the Chad Brown trainee carries the burden of a seventh-place Wood Memorial effort in his last start. Three horses sit just behind him in the 2026 Preakness Stakes odds at 5-1: Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt. With so much to consider while making your 2026 Preakness Stakes picks, a little expert help can go a long way.
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The 2026 Preakness Stakes is the 151st running of the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, and history shows just how unpredictable the race can be. The favorite has won 49% of the time, meaning longshots and mid-tier prices hit the board with regularity. Of the 150 previous winners, 144 have been male horses, with just six fillies ever claiming victory, the most recent being Swiss Skydiver in 2020. The Preakness Stakes 2026 won't add to that total as the entire 14-horse field consists of male horses, including 12 colts and two geldings.
Given all the history of the race, there's a method to picking which horses to focus on for exacta, trifecta and superfecta bets in a Preakness Stakes like this, and SportsLine expert Jody Demling knows what it is. He can help you make the best 2026 Preakness Stakes picks possible.
Q&A
What are the odds for the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Iron Honor is the morning-line favorite at 9-2, with Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt closely behind at 5-1.
Why is the Preakness Stakes moving to Laurel Park in 2026?
The race is relocating to Laurel Park due to construction work at the historic Pimlico Race Course.
Who are the top contenders for the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Top contenders include Iron Honor, Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt, with no clear standout in the field.
What betting options are available for the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Bettors can place wagers on win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, and superfecta for the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
