Preakness 2026 payout, purse, prize money: Betting breakdown by horse, jockey and trainer
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Key Points:
- Napoleon Solo won the 151st Preakness Stakes, earning $1.2 million of the $2 million purse, with Iron Honor, Chip Honcho, Ocelli, and Incredibolt rounding out the top five finishers and receiving descending prize amounts.
- The purse distribution typically allocates 80% to the owner, with the remaining 20% split between the trainer and jockey; owner Al Gold is set to receive $960,000, trainer Chad Summers $120,000, and jockey Paco Lopez $120,000 before taxes.
- Jockey Paco Lopez may share his $120,000 earnings with his agent and valet, who assist with his racing preparations.
- Betting payouts for a $2 wager on Napoleon Solo were $17.80 to win, $9.80 to place, and $7.40 to show, while Iron Honor and Chip Honcho also paid out for place and show bets respectively.