The Preakness 2026 will take place on May 16 at Laurel Park, with several horses considered for the race. Notably, Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and Crude Velocity will not participate.
The Preakness was moved to Laurel Park because renovations at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday that Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not compete in the Preakness. Bob Baffert-trained Crude Velocity, who was then expected to be the favorite after winning the Grade 2 Pat Day Mile during Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs, will also bypass the second leg of the Triple Crown.
The Preakness draw is set for 5 p.m. on Monday, May 11.
Horses are listed in alphabetical order:
Bull by the Horns
Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
Jockey: TBA.
Sire: Essential Quality.
Record: 2-0-2 in five starts.
Last race: Won Rushaway Stakes on March 21 at Turfway Park.
Chip Honcho
2026 Kentucky Derby horse Chip Honcho works at Churchill Downs. The horse has had two wins, two second-place finishes and one fourth place finish in five races. Luis Saez is slated to ride him. April 21, 2026
2026 Kentucky Derby horse Chip Honcho works at Churchill Downs. The horse has had two wins, two second-place finishes and one fourth place finish in five races. Luis Saez is slated to ride him. April 21, 2026
Q&A
What date is the Preakness 2026 scheduled for?
The Preakness 2026 is scheduled for May 16.
Why was the Preakness moved to Laurel Park?
The Preakness was moved to Laurel Park due to renovations at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Which horses are confirmed to not run in the Preakness 2026?
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and Crude Velocity will not compete in the Preakness 2026.
When will the Preakness draw take place?
The Preakness draw is set for 5 p.m. on Monday, May 11.
Related Articles
Sports·Recap
Texas A&M junior LHP rebounds vs. Ole Miss after losing starting job
Texas A&M's Shane Sdao rebounds in relief role against Ole Miss
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Sports
Former Falcons kicker attends Saints rookie minicamp
Former Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo looks to join Saints after release
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Sports
Middlesbrough v Southampton: Championship playoff semi-final, first leg – live
Middlesbrough takes on Southampton in a crucial playoff semi-final amid spying allegations.
The Guardian Sport··1 min read
Sports
Broncos start UDFA recruiting process months before NFL draft
Denver Broncos Start Recruiting Undrafted Free Agents Early
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Sports·Feature
A 30th season and an $850m franchise: is the WNBA’s rocketing growth sustainable?
WNBA's 30th season marks a pivotal moment with player pay increases and franchise changes.
The Guardian Sport··1 min read
Sports
Oregon's Graves talks player retention, Ducks' offseason priorities
Oregon women's basketball coach Kelly Graves discusses player retention and offseason priorities. The Ducks have successfully retained their roster, avoiding losses to the transfer portal in 2025 and keeping all starters and six rotational players in 2026.
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
Trainer: Steve Asmussen.
Jockey: Jose Ortiz.
Sire: Connect.
Record: 2-2-0 in six starts.
Last race: Fifth in Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 21 at Fair Grounds.
Corona de Oro
2026 Kentucky Derby AE horse Corona de Oro plays with his Jolly Ball while in his stall of trainer Dallas Stewart's barn April 28, 2028 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
2026 Kentucky Derby AE horse Corona de Oro plays with his Jolly Ball while in his stall of trainer Dallas Stewart's barn April 28, 2028 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Trainer: Dallas Stewart.
Jockey: TBA.
Sire: Bolt d'Oro.
Record: 1-1-2 in five starts.
Last race: Third in Grade 3 Lexington on April 11 at Keeneland.
Crupper
Trainer: Donnie Von Hemel.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado.
Sire: Candy Ride.
Record: 2-0-3 in six starts.
Last race: Won Bathhouse Row Stakes on April 18 at Oaklawn Park.
Express Kid
Trainer: Justin Evans.
Jockey: TBA.
Sire: Bodexpress.
Record: 3-2-0 in six starts.
Last race: Second in Sunland Park Derby on Feb. 15.
Great White
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - APRIL 26: Great White trains on the track during morning workouts ahead of the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 26, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - APRIL 26: Great White trains on the track during morning workouts ahead of the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 26, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Trainer: John Ennis.
Jockey: Alex Achard.
Sire: Volatile.
Record: 2-0-0 in four starts.
Last race: Fifth in Grade 1 Blue Grass on April 4 at Keeneland.
Iron Honor
Trainer: Chad Brown.
Jockey: Flavien Prat.
Sire: Nyquist.
Record: 2-0-0 in three starts.
Last race: Seventh in Grade 2 Wood Memorial on April 4 at Aqueduct.
Napoleon Solo
Trainer: Chad Summers.
Jockey: Paco Lopez.
Sire: Liam’s Map.
Record: 2-0-0 in four starts.
Last race: Fifth in Grade 2 Wood Memorial on April 4 at Aqueduct.
Ocelli
2026 Kentucky Derby horse Ocelli gallops on the track at Churchill Downs for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. The horse moved into the main body of the 152nd Derby after the scratch of Fulleffort. Ocelli is trained by Whit Beckman. April 30, 2026
2026 Kentucky Derby horse Ocelli gallops on the track at Churchill Downs for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. The horse moved into the main body of the 152nd Derby after the scratch of Fulleffort. Ocelli is trained by Whit Beckman. April 30, 2026
Trainer: Whit Beckman.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione.
Sire: Connect.
Record: 0-1-4 in seven starts.
Last race: Third in Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Pretty Boy Miah
Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart.
Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.
Sire: Beau Liam.
Record: 2-1-0 in four starts.
Last race: Won starter optional claiming race April 25 at Aqueduct.
Robusta
2026 Kentucky Derby eligible horse Robusta in the barn of trainer Doug O'Neill April 28, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
2026 Kentucky Derby eligible horse Robusta in the barn of trainer Doug O'Neill April 28, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Trainer: Doug O'Neill.
Jockey: Cristian Torres.
Sire: Accelerate.
Record: 1-1-0 in six starts.
Last race: 14th in Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Silent Tactic
Kentucky Derby contender Silent Tactic works out early at Churchill Downs. The horse is trained by Mark Casse and jockey Cristian Torres is slated to ride. The horse has raced six times and won twice and finishing second four times, already earning more than $1 million. April 22, 2026
Kentucky Derby contender Silent Tactic works out early at Churchill Downs. The horse is trained by Mark Casse and jockey Cristian Torres is slated to ride. The horse has raced six times and won twice and finishing second four times, already earning more than $1 million. April 22, 2026
Trainer: Mark Casse.
Jockey: Cristian Torres.
Sire: Tacitus.
Record: 2-4-0 in six starts.
Last race: Second in Grade 1 Arkansas Derby on March 28 at Oaklawn Park.
Smoovin Saturday
Trainer: Michael McCarthy.
Jockey: TBA.
Sire: I'll Have Another.
Record: 2-1-0 in five starts.
Last race: Second in Mine That Bird Derby on April 5 at Sunland Park.
Taj Mahal
Trainer: Brittany Russell.
Jockey: Sheldon Russell.
Sire: Nyquist.
Record: 3-0-0 in three starts.
Last race: Won Federico Tesio on April 18 at Laurel Park.
Talkin
Trainer: Danny Gargan.
Jockey: TBA.
Sire: Good Magic.
Record: 1-1-1 in five starts.
Last race: Third in Grade 1 Blue Grass on April 4 at Keeneland.
The Hell We Did
Trainer: Todd Fincher.
Jockey: TBA.
Sire: Authentic.
Record: 2-2-0 in four starts.
Last race: Second in Grade 3 Lexington on April 11 at Keeneland.
This story will be updated as the prospective field changes.
