Latest News About Preakness at Laurel Park 2026

Solo Napoleon captured Preakness 2026 by a short margin, ahead of Taj Mahal in the final stretch; the favorite Taj Mahal took early lead but settled for second behind the winner, with Robusta in contention charging mid-race 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. Odds favorite Taj Mahal succumbed in the final bias by a 7-to-1 underdog outcome defined the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes. Fans kept an eye on the action as Robusta bid kept the race competitive through the final yards.