2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, odds, field, location, track, time: Picks via proven horse racing expert
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will take place on May 16 at Laurel Park, Maryland. Gene Menez, a seasoned horse racing expert, has provided his predictions for the race, highlighting Iron Honor as the 9-2 favorite. Menez also suggests considering longshot The Hell We Did, who has shown promising performances leading up to the event.
- ▪The 151st Preakness Stakes is being held at Laurel Park instead of Pimlico Race Course due to construction.
- ▪Iron Honor is the favorite but has concerns regarding his conditioning after a poor performance in his last race.
- ▪Menez is particularly optimistic about The Hell We Did, a longshot with a strong pedigree and recent impressive training.
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2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, odds, field, location, track, time: Picks via proven horse racing expert Gene Menez revealed his Preakness Stakes 2026 picks for the second leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, May 16 at Laurel Park in Maryland By Daniel Kohn May 16, 2026 at 6:22 pm ET • 3 min read Imagn Images During last year's Preakness Stakes, the winner, Journalism, was the morning-line favorite before emerging victorious. Will we see the favorite win the 2026 Preakness Stakes? The 151st running is at Laurel Park, Md., rather than Pimlico Race Course due to construction. Iron Honor is the 9-2 favorite ahead of other top contenders like Chip Honcho, Ocelli and Incredibolt, with the latter two coming off strong performances at the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago.
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