Latest News About Preakness Stakes Recap 2026

Solo Napoleon took the 2026 Preakness Stakes by a short margin, over Taj Mahal in the final stretch; the favorite Taj Mahal led the field but settled for second 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 Maryland as the second leg of the Triple Crown, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. Taj Mahal, the favorite was overtaken on the final stretch by a 7-to-1 underdog and the result shaped the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes. Spectators kept an eye on the action as Robusta bid made the finish tense through the final yards.