The 151st Preakness Stakes is set for May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park due to Pimlico’s refurbishment, featuring a $2 million purse and broadcast on Sky Sports Racing, NBC, and Peacock. The race will showcase a competitive field including Bob Baffert’s unbeaten colt Crude Velocity, recent Pat Day Mile winner, and Chip Honcho, trained by Steve Asmussen with jockey José Ortiz. Other notable contenders include Chad Brown’s Iron Honor, Mark Casse’s Silent Tactic, and undefeated local favorite Taj Mahal, trained by Brittany Russell, who aims to become the first female trainer to win the Preakness.
Additional runners include Ocelli, who finished third in the Kentucky Derby and aims to become the first maiden winner in 138 years, and Robusta, recovering from a tough Derby run. The field also features promising horses like The Hell We Did, Corona de Oro, Napoleon Solo, and Bull By The Horns, each with strong recent performances. The race promises strategic challenges with Laurel Park’s unique track, as trainers and jockeys prepare for a highly anticipated second leg of the US Triple Crown.
