2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, horses, odds, posts: Surprising picks from proven horse racing expert
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will take place on May 16 at Laurel Park, with several top contenders expected to compete. Notably, Golden Tempo, the recent Kentucky Derby winner, will not participate, leaving three Derby horses in the race. Expert Michelle Yu has made predictions and highlighted Taj Mahal as a strong contender, while expressing skepticism about Iron Honor's chances.
- ▪The 2026 Preakness Stakes is scheduled for May 16 at Laurel Park.
- ▪Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner, will not compete in the Preakness.
- ▪Expert Michelle Yu favors Taj Mahal, who has won all his races at Laurel Park.
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2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, horses, odds, posts: Surprising picks from proven horse racing expert Michelle Yu reveals her Preakness Stakes 2026 best bets for the annual Run for the Black-Eyed Susans on Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park By Daniel Kohn May 16, 2026 at 9:18 am ET • 4 min read Imagn Images We will have to wait at least one more year for a Triple Crown winner to be crowned as Golden Tempo, fresh off a surprise comeback win at the Kentucky Derby, will not enter the starting gate for the 2026 Preakness Stakes this Saturday, May 16, at 6:50 p.m. ET. In fact, just three horses who ran at the Derby -- Incredibolt, Great White and Ocelli -- are slated to run at this year's Preakness, and all three figure to be top contenders at Laurel Park this weekend.
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