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Before the horses have even left their posts on race day, history has already been made at this year’s Preakness Stakes. Laurel Park will host the race for the first time in its 114-year track history, according to NBC4 Washington.
Despite the headline, this year’s race will have a significant character missing: Golden Tempo. The Kentucky Derby-winning horse that claimed the roses two weeks prior will sit out of the Preakness Stakes to ensure full health and recovery in time for the Belmont Stakes on June 6.
However, there will be some horses that raced at this year’s Kentucky Derby who are appearing at the second Triple Crown race. Third-place finisher Ocelli will be racing in post No. 2, and currently has the third-best odds to win at Laurel Park (6-1). Incredibolt, at 5-1 odds, will be racing again, this time out of post no. 12. Great White, who was scratched while walking to the gates due to rolling over on the track, will be racing next door at post No. 13 with 15-1 odds. Longshots Robusta and Corona de Oro will also be present in Laurel with 30-1 odds to win.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and results from the 2026 Triple Crown race at Laurel Park, Md.
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Preakness Stakes live updates, highlights, results from 2026 race
4:54 p.m. –
4:52 p.m. – With Race 11, the Gallorette Stakes, teeing off shortly, here are the top-three favorites:
- Awesome Czech (post no. 8): 3-1
- Child of the Moon (post no. 7): 7-2
- Accent (post no. 3): 7-2
4:44 p.m. – At the moment, it’s sunny and 85 degrees in Laurel, Md. However, there is a 40% chance of rain at 6 p.m. ET, according to AccuWeather, and a 37% chance at racetime (around 7:01 p.m.).
4:41 p.m. – Ahead of Race No. 11, here are the results from the day’s first 10 pre-races:
- Race 1 (The Batoff Goldie)– Boujee Bubblez (7-2)
- Race 2 (The Old Friends)– Wickeddivine (6-1)
- Race 3 (The Donald Butler Memorial Race)– Limo (9-2)
- Race 4 (The Skipat Stakes)– Striker Has Dial (7-1)
- Race 5– I Love Giraffes (7-1)
- Race 6 (The Sir Barton Stakes)– Final Story (1-2)
- Race 7 (The Chick Lang Stakes)– Obliteration (3-5)
- Race 8 (The Maryland Sprint Stakes)– Bring The Smoke (7-1)
- Race 9 (The James W. Murphy Stakes)– Turf Star (4-1)
- Race 10 (The Dinner Party Stakes)– Fort Washington (5-2)
Preakness Stakes pre-race results
| Race No. | Post time (ET) | Winner |
| 1 (The Batoff Goldie) | 10:35 a.m. | Boujee Bubblez (7-2) |
| 2 (The Old Friends) | 11:09 a.m. | Wickeddivine (6-1) |
| 3 (The Donald Butler Memorial Race) | 11:45 a.m. | Limo (9-2) |
| 4 (The Skipat Stakes) | 12:21 p.m. | Striker Has Dial (7-1) |
| 5 | 12:55 p.m. | I Love Giraffes (7-1) |
| 6 (The Sir Barton Stakes) | 1:33 p.m | Final Story (1-2) |
| 7 (The Chick Lang Stakes) | 2:07 p.m. | Obliteration (3-5) |
| 8 (The Maryland Sprint Stakes) | 2:48 p.m. | Bring The Smoke (7-1) |
| 9 (The James W. Murphy Stakes) | 3:30 p.m. | Turf Star (4-1) |
| 10 (The Dinner Party Stakes) | 4:11 p.m. | Fort Washington (5-2) |
| 11 (Gallorette Stakes) | 4:53 p.m. | |
| 12 | 5:52 p.m |
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Preakness Stakes post time 2026
- Date: Saturday, May 16
- Post time: 6:50 p.m. ET
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is scheduled to kick off at 6:50 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 16. 12 other races will take place in the lead-up to the Run for the Black Eyed Susan, starting at 10:30 a.m. ET.
How to watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes
NBC returns to its post as Preakness Stakes broadcaster in 2026. Coverage will start at 1 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock before shifting to the main network at 4 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch the Preakness as well as the selection of other races taking place at Laurel Park on Saturday.
Cord-cutters can find the action on Peacock, the NBC Sports App, or DIRECTV, which offers a free trial.
Preakness Stakes post positions 2026
The Preakness Stakes post drawing took place on Monday, May 11. Here’s a look at the starting order and best odds ahead of the field’s trek across Laurel Park on Saturday:
| Post position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Taj Mahal | 5-1 |
| 2 | Ocelli | 6-1 |
| 3 | Crupper | 30-1 |
| 4 | Robusta | 30-1 |
| 5 | Talkin | 20-1 |
| 6 | Chip Honcho | 5-1 |
| 7 | The Hell We Did | 15-1 |
| 8 | Bull By The Horns | 30-1 |
| 9 | Iron Honor | 9-2 |
| 10 | Napoleon Solo | 8-1 |
| 11 | Corona De Oro | 30-1 |
| 12 | Incredibolt | 5-1 |
| 13 | Great White | 15-1 |
| 14 | Pretty Boy Miah | 15-1 |