Latest News About Preakness 2026

Updated 2026-06-18 02:27

Napoleon Solo captured the 2026 Preakness Stakes by a length, over Taj Mahal in the final stretch; the favorite Taj Mahal led the field but settled for second behind the winner, with Robusta in contention charging mid-race during the race at Laurel Park. The event took place at Laurel Park in Maryland as the second leg of the Triple Crown, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. Taj Mahal, the favorite fell behind near the finish by a 7-to-1 underdog outcome defined the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes. Fans watched closely as Robusta efforts made the finish tense through the final yards.

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