There might not have been a Triple Crown at stake this year, but that didn’t make the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes any less exciting.
Napoleon Solo, which had 10-1 odds right before the race, won the race at Laurel Park in Maryland.
Taj Mahal, the 9/2 favorite, had the lead early on before Napoleon Solo took the lead ahead of the final stretch and held on.
A general view of horses racing in an undercard race prior to the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. For the first and only time, Laurel Park is hosting the Preakness Stakes which is the second race of the Triple Crown jewel due to the traditional home of the race of the Pimlico Race Course undergoing complete renovations. Getty Images Golden Tempo, who won the Kentucky Derby after a rollicking comeback, skipped the Preakness after owner Cherie DeVaux said they wanted to prioritize the horse’s long-term health.
