Latest News About Laurel Park Preakness 2026

Napoleon Solo took Preakness 2026 by a nose, over Taj Mahal in the final stretch; Taj Mahal led early but settled for second behind the winner, with Robusta charging mid-race during the race at Laurel Park. The race hosted at Laurel Park in Maryland as the second leg of the Triple Crown, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. Odds favorite Taj Mahal fell behind near the finish by a longshot outcome shaped the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes. Fans watched closely as Robusta bid kept the race competitive through the final yards.