LIVE Preakness 2026: Odds, betting tips, expert picks, horses, and entries
May 16th, 2026
TwinSpires LIVE Preakness 2026 coverage with odds, betting tips, expert picks, horses, and entries has arrived. Join us for a day full of wire-to-wire coverage as we cross the finish line to earn the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
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Odds for the Preakness 2026
The odds for the Preakness 2026 are solidifying as we approach the starting gates at Laurel Park. With Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipping the race, the field is wide open, making it the perfect time to lock in your strategy. Stay up-to-date on the most recent Preakness 2026 odds to ensure you're making the best bets for Preakness Saturday.
Best bets for Preakness
It's time to place those best bets for Preakness. So, who are the best bets for Preakness 2026? Who are the top contenders? These are all burning questions every handicapper needs to know. We have compiled a wide variety of Preakness 2026 expert picks and predictions. Whether you are looking for picks for the Preakness Stakes on a budget, as a beginner, or a seasoned veteran, we have you covered.
But it doesn't stop there! We go beyond those Preakness Stakes 2026 predictions and cover the major undercard races for Preakness weekend.
Tipsheet: 2026 Preakness Stakes
2026 Preakness Stakes Picks
- #9 Iron Honor
- #10 Napoleon Solo
- #2 Ocelli
- #1 Taj Mahal
2026 Preakness Stakes Wagers
- $30 win and place #9 Iron Honor
- $10 exacta key box 9 with 1,2,10
- $.50-cent trifecta 1.2,9,10 with 1,2,9,10 with all
Best Ways for Beginners to Bet $10 on the Preakness Stakes
Win Wagers
- $5 win #9 Iron Honor ($5)
- $5 win #10 Napoleon Solo ($5)
Exacta Wager
- $5 exacta box: 9-10 ($10)
Betting the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Different Budgets
$30 Budget
$60 Budget
- $1 superfecta 9 with 1,2,10 with 1,2,6,10,12 with 1,2,5,6,7,10,12 ($60)
$90 Budget
- $5 exacta key box 9 with 1,2,10 ($30)
- 50-cent trifecta 9,10 with 1,2,9,10 with 1,2,3,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14 ($30)
- 50-cent superfecta 9 with 1,2,10 with 1,2,6,10,12 with 1,2,5,6,7,10,12 ($30)
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Preakness Stakes betting guide 2026
Whether you’re a seasoned pro at the track or a newcomer chasing the thrill of the Triple Crown’s second jewel, this Preakness Stakes betting guide 2026 is your ultimate railside companion.
Our elite handicapping team—featuring James Scully, Kellie Reilly, Vance Hanson, Keeler Johnson, and Dean Keppler—delivers an unparalleled deep dive into Preakness Weekend. We don't just look at the odds for Preakness 2026; we dissect the race from every angle to give you a competitive edge, bringing you best bets for Preakness, run style analysis, and more.
Preakness Stakes betting calculator
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Preakness 2026 horses
It's time to take a closer look at the Preakness 2026 horses. Who are these Preakness Stakes contenders? What makes this Preakness lineup interesting?
With Golden Tempo opting out, it truly leaves the field wide open with many great contenders vying for that middle jewel of the Triple Crown. Here are all your Preakness Stakes contenders, so pay close attention to these Preakness 2026 horses.
#1 Taj Mahal
Trainer: Brittany Russell
Pro: Local hope won Federico Tesio S. for fun and will be winging it.
Con: Faces the toughest field to date, and there’s a lot of other speed for him to deal with.
#2 Ocelli
Trainer: Whit Beckman
Pro: Surprise third in both the Wood Memorial (G2) and Kentucky Derby (G1).
Con: Still a maiden and has finished better than third only once in seven races.
#3 Crupper
Trainer: Donnie Von Hemel
Pro: Won stakes debut at Oaklawn and has plenty of stamina in his pedigree.
Con: Appears to be one of the primary outsiders from a speed rating perspective.
#4 Robusta
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Pro: Nearly upset San Felipe (G2) three back though outclassed since.
Con: Adds fuel to pace; hard to see him improving much on Derby finish.
#5 Talkin
Trainer: Danny Gargan
Pro: Snuck into trifecta against runaway Blue Grass (G1) winner.
Con: Winless since a seven-furlong debut back in late August.
#6 Chip Honcho
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Pro: Louisiana Derby (G2) flop seems forgivable, given Risen Star (G2) effort.
Con: Another who likes to race up close in a field overflowing with speed.
#7 The Hell We Did
Trainer: Todd Fincher
Pro: Solid effort in Lexington (G3) despite some class concerns.
Con: Although sired by a Derby winner, distance could be an issue.
#8 Bull by the Horns
Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
Pro: Prevailed in Rushaway S. despite not getting a strong pace.
Con: Speed ratings look too weak to endorse with confidence.
#9 Iron Honor
Trainer: Chad Brown
Pro: Talented Gotham (G3) winner goes for two-time Preakness-winning barn.
Con: Rough trip in Wood Memorial, but finish against that crew looks shaky.
#10 Napoleon Solo
Trainer: Chad Summers
Pro: The field’s lone prior G1 winner, albeit in a modest renewal of the Champagne.
Con: Hasn’t really taken to two turns in a pair of attempts.
#11 Corona de Oro
Trainer: Dallas Stewart
Pro: Much improved this season and should be within striking distance.
Con: Negatively affected by pace pressure in furlong-shorter Lexington.
#12 Incredibolt
Trainer: Riley Mott
Pro: Beaten only four lengths in Kentucky Derby off longish layoff.
Con: If a two-week turnaround is not ideal, it will affect him.
#13 Great White
Trainer: John Ennis
Pro: A big physical specimen runs best employing stalk-and-pounce tactics.
Con: Worst loss, his only try on dirt; pre-Derby antics resulted in a scratch.
#14 Pretty Boy Miah
Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart
Pro: A potential pace player if he can overcome the draw, but for how long?
Con: Both wins around one turn were against far easier opponents.
Preakness post time
When is the Preakness Stakes in 2026?
The Preakness Stakes may have changed locations from Pimlico to Laurel Park, but the Preakness post time is the same. The Preakness post time in 2026 will be at 7:01 PM ET. However, this is not the only important race of the day. Here is the Preakness Stakes 2026 race schedule:
Preakness Stakes 2026 race schedule
*All times are in Eastern Standard Time
| Race | Stakes | Time |
| 6 | Sir Barton Stakes | 1:28 PM |
| 7 | Chick Lang Stakes | 2:07 PM |
| 8 | Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3) | 2:48 PM |
| 9 | James W. Murphy Stakes | 3:30 PM |
| 10 | Dinner Party Stakes (G3) | 4:11 PM |
| 11 | Gallorette Stakes (G3) | 4:53 PM |
| 12 | Jim McKay Turf Sprint | 5:52 PM |
| 13 | Preakness Stakes (G1) | 7:01 PM |
Preakness results and payouts for Preakness
Who won the Preakness Stakes 2026?
Preakness Results: TBD
Payouts for Preakness: TBD
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How to bet on the Preakness from home?
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How to bet on horse races online for beginners?
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- Best Ways for Beginners to Bet $10 on the Preakness Stakes
- Betting the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Different Budgets
- The best longshot to bet in the 2026 Preakness Stakes
- Tipsheet: 2026 Preakness Stakes
- 2026 Preakness Stakes Odds, Top Contenders & Betting Favorites
- Everything to know about the 2026 Preakness post positions
- Meet the Contenders: 2026 Preakness Stakes
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Where is the Preakness Stakes held?
The Preakness Stakes in years past had been held at Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, MD. However, this year the location has shifted to Laurel Park in Laurel, MD while Pimlico goes under renovations. Pimlico is set to reopen in 2027.
How to watch the Preakness Stakes 2026
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Preakness 2025 Recap
Who won the 2025 Preakness Stakes?
The 2025 Preakness Winner was Journalism, ridden by Umberto Rispoli and trained by Michael McCarthy. They ran an excellent race for Preakness 2025.
Past winners of the Preakness Stakes
There have been many impressive winners of the Preakness Stakes throughout the years. Here are all the victors to enter the Preakness stakes winners circle stating at 1873 with Survivor to 2025 with Journalism. Who will add their name to the list at the end of Preakness 2026?
| Year | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Distance / Time | Purse |
|---|
2025 | Journalism | Umberto Rispoli / Michael W. McCarthy | 1 & 3/16 / 01:55.47 | Sample Data |
2024 | Seize the Grey | Jaime A. Torres / D. Wayne Lukas | 1 & 3/16 / 01:56.82 | $2,000,000 |
2023 | National Treasure | John R. Velazquez / Bob Baffert | 1 & 3/16 / 01:55.12 | $1,500,000 |
2022 | Early Voting | Jose L. Ortiz / Chad C. Brown | 1 & 3/16 / 01:54.54 | $1,500,000 |
2021 | Rombauer | Flavien Prat / Michael W. McCarthy | 1 & 3/16 / 01:53.62 | $1,000,000 |
2020 | Swiss Skydiver | Robby Albarado / Kenneth McPeek | 1 & 3/16 / 01:53.3 | $1,050,000 |
2019 | War of Will | Tyler Gaffalione / Mark E. Casse | 1 & 3/16 / 01:54.3 | $1,500,000 |
2018 | Justify | Mike Smith / Bob Baffert | 1 & 3/16 / 01:55.9 | $1,500,000 |
2017 | Cloud Computing | Javier Castellano / Chad Brown | 1 & 3/16 / 01:56.0 | $1,500,000 |
2016 | Exaggerator | Kent Desormeaux / J. Keith Desormeaux | 1 & 3/16 / 01:58.3 | $1,500,000 |
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