2026 Preakness Stakes horses, odds, post draw, predictions: Picks by expert who's nailed 11 winners
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Key Points:
- The 151st Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 6:50 p.m. ET, moving from Pimlico Race Course to Laurel Park due to construction.
- Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness, becoming the third Derby winner in five years to do so.
- Iron Honor is the morning-line favorite at 9-2, with Taj Mahal, Incredibolt, and Chip Honcho all listed at 5-1 odds.
- Horse racing expert Jody Demling, known for accurate past predictions, highlights longshot Ocelli as a strong contender despite being winless, citing his impressive third-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
- Demling also recommends backing a double-digit longshot with strong potential to outperform odds, with full Preakness betting picks and predictions available on SportsLine.