The field is set for the 2026 Preakness Stakes, as 14 horses are scheduled to compete in the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown on Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park.
With Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipping the race, this year’s Preakness is shaping up to be one of the most wide-open editions in recent memory. Several rising contenders enter the race with legitimate chances to capture the iconic Black-Eyed Susans and cement themselves in Triple Crown history.
2026 Preakness Stakes Horses and Odds
Here is the full list of horses entered for the 2026 Preakness Stakes, including post positions and morning-line odds:
| Post Position | Horse | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | 5-1 |
| 2 | Ocelli | 6-1 |
| 3 | Crupper | 30-1 |
| 4 | Robusta | 30-1 |
| 5 | Talkin | 20-1 |
| 6 | Chip Honcho | 5-1 |
| 7 | The Hell We Did | 15-1 |
| 8 | Bull By The Horns | 30-1 |
| 9 | Iron Honor | 9-2 |
| 10 | Napoleon Solo | 8-1 |
| 11 | Corona De Oro | 30-1 |
| 12 | Incredibolt | 5-1 |
| 13 | Great White | 15-1 |
| 14 | Pretty Boy Miah | 15-1 |
Iron Honor Opens as the Favorite
Iron Honor enters the 2026 Preakness Stakes as the morning-line favorite at 9-2 odds after an impressive spring campaign leading into Baltimore. The colt has shown strong closing speed and consistency against elite competition, making him one of the top betting choices heading into Saturday’s race.
Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt are also drawing major attention from bettors, each listed at 5-1 odds. Ocelli, meanwhile, is expected to receive strong support as the only horse returning from the 2026 Kentucky Derby field.
Kentucky Derby Winner Skips Preakness
One of the biggest storylines entering the race is the absence of Kentucky Derby champion Golden Tempo. The decision means there will be no Triple Crown winner in 2026, but it also opens the door for a new star to emerge at Laurel Park.
The Preakness Stakes has often produced breakout performances from horses that skipped the Derby, and this year’s field appears loaded with fresh challengers looking to capitalize on the opportunity.
When Is the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park in Maryland.
The race serves as the second jewel of the Triple Crown, following the Kentucky Derby and preceding the Belmont Stakes.
How to Watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes
Fans can watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes live nationally on NBC and stream the race on Peacock.
Horse racing fans will also be able to follow pre-race coverage, betting analysis, post positions, and Triple Crown storylines throughout race day coverage.