Latest News About Preakness Stakes Recap 2026

Updated 2026-06-18 02:27

Solo Napoleon captured Preakness 2026 by a length, ahead of Taj Mahal in the final stretch; Taj Mahal took early lead but finished behind the winner, with Robusta in contention also in the mix during the race at Laurel Park. The event took place at Laurel Park in MD as the second leg of the Triple Crown, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. Odds favorite Taj Mahal fell behind near the finish by a 7-to-1 underdog and the result shaped the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes. Fans kept an eye on the action as Robusta's bid kept the race competitive through the final yards.

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