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Preakness Stakes 2026 predictions, odds, horses, time: Win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, superfecta bets
TL;DR
The Preakness Stakes 2026 will not feature the Kentucky Derby winner, Golden Tempo, who is focusing on the Belmont Stakes. The race is set for May 20, 2026, with Iron Honor as the favorite at 9-2 odds.
Key points
- Golden Tempo is skipping the Preakness Stakes 2026.
- The race starts at 6:50 p.m. ET on May 20, 2026.
- Iron Honor is the favorite with 9-2 odds.
- Last year's Derby winner also skipped the Preakness.
- Betting options include exacta, trifecta, and superfecta.
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For the third time in five years and fifth time since 2019, the Preakness Stakes will go without a true shot at a Triple Crown. This year's Kentucky Derby winner, Golden Tempo, is skipping the Preakness Stakes 2026Â to concentrate on the June 6 Belmont Stakes. It is the second consecutive year that the Derby winner has chosen to skip the Preakness. Last year, Sovereignty skipped it before going on to win the Belmont.
The last Triple Crown winner was Justify in 2018. Saturday's race from Laurel Park in Laurel, Md., is scheduled to start at 6:50 p.m. ET. Iron Honor (9-2) enters as the favorite in the 2026 Preakness Stakes odds, with four other horses at 6-1 or lower. 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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Since 1909, when the starting gate was introduced at the Preakness, a majority of the starters have come from gate No. 8 or lower. Gate No. 6 has the most winners with 17. That bodes well for Chip Honcho (5-1), who will be at gate No. 6 on Saturday. Rombauer in 2021 was the last horse to win from that post position.
The last three Preakness winners have started at gate No. 5 or lower. Last year, Journalism won from gate No. 2. Seize the Grey was at post No. 5 in 2024, while National Treasure in 2023 was at post No. 1. Among gates 1-7, the No. 3 post has the longest drought with the last winner coming in 2014 when California Chrome was victorious.
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
Why is the Kentucky Derby winner not participating in the Preakness Stakes 2026?
Golden Tempo is skipping the Preakness Stakes to concentrate on the Belmont Stakes scheduled for June 6, 2026.
What time does the Preakness Stakes 2026 start?
The Preakness Stakes 2026 is scheduled to start at 6:50 p.m. ET.
Who is the favorite for the Preakness Stakes 2026?
Iron Honor is the favorite for the Preakness Stakes 2026 with odds of 9-2.
What are the betting options for the Preakness Stakes 2026?
Betting options for the Preakness Stakes 2026 include win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, and superfecta.
