Latest News About Preakness Stakes Recap 2026

Updated 2026-06-18 02:27

Solo Napoleon took the 2026 Preakness Stakes by a short margin, ahead of Taj Mahal in the final stretch; the favorite Taj Mahal led the field but finished behind the winner, with Robusta charging mid-race during the race at Laurel Park. The race took place at Laurel Park in MD as the second leg of the Triple Crown, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. Taj Mahal, the favorite fell behind near the finish by a longshot outcome defined the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes. Spectators watched closely as Robusta's bid made the finish tense through the final yards.

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