Preakness Stakes 2026: Posts, jockeys and morning-line odds
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Key Points:
- The 151st Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park on Saturday with a field of 14 horses; Iron Honor is the 9-2 morning line favorite from post 9.
- The race has moved from Pimlico to Laurel due to a $400 million Pimlico renovation, with attendance capped at about 4,800; Churchill Downs Inc. will take over race operations in 2027.
- Several key horses, including Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and Crude Velocity, have skipped the Preakness, reshaping the field.
- Notable contenders include Iron Honor (Chad Brown), Taj Mahal (Brittany Russell), Chip Honcho (Steve Asmussen), Ocelli (Whit Beckman), and Incredibolt (Riley Mott), with jockeys such as Flavien Prat, José Ortiz, and Irad Ortiz Jr. riding.
- The race features three graded stakes winners and a mix of Derby returnees and fresh entrants, with tactical considerations influenced by post positions on the Laurel track.