Latest News About Preakness at Laurel Park 2026

Napoleon Solo captured Preakness 2026 by a short margin, ahead of Taj Mahal in the final stretch; Taj Mahal led early but finished behind the winner, with Robusta also in the mix 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 was overtaken on the final stretch by a longshot and the result defined the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes. Spectators watched closely as Robusta efforts kept the race competitive through the final yards.