Which horses are running in the Preakness? 2026 Full Field, Meet each of the Final contenders for Pimlico Race Course.
As the contenders for the 2026 Preakness on May 17 at at Laurel Park Course in Maryland comes together, we will introduce you to each of the thoroughbreds expected to run in the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Here’s a list of horses considered possible to run in the $2 million, Grade 1 Preakness Stakes on May 16 at at Laurel Park Race Course in MaryLand.
Post time for the second leg of the Triple Crown is set for approximately 6:50 p.m. ET NBC will provide live coverage from 4-7:30 p.m.
The post-position draw for the Preakness is set for Monday, May 11. Post time for the Preakness is set for approximately 6:51 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.
Trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday that Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not compete in the Preakness.
Before you place your bets on which horses will win, place and show in the Preakness, to learn about the thoroughbreds set to run.
2026 Preakness horses Field: Full horses, Post-Positions, records, every horse by Starting Gate Order
Here's a look at the Each horse post positions list names, jockeys, trainers, winning records & more.
1. Taj Mahal
Trainer: Brittany Russell.
Jockey: Sheldon Russell.
Sire: Nyquist.
Record: 3-0-0 in three starts.
Last race: Won Federico Tesio on April 18 at Laurel Park.
2. Crupper
Trainer: Donnie Von Hemel.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado.
Sire: Candy Ride.
Record: 2-0-3 in six starts.
Last race: Won Bathhouse Row Stakes on April 18 at Oaklawn Park.
3. Crupper
Trainer: Donnie Von Hemel.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado.
Sire: Candy Ride.
Record: 2-0-3 in six starts.
Last race: Won Bathhouse Row Stakes on April 18 at Oaklawn Park.
4. Robusta
Trainer: Doug O'Neill.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano.
Sire: Accelerate.
Record: 1-1-0 in six starts.
Last race: 14th in Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.
5. Talkin
Trainer: Danny Gargan.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. .
Sire: Good Magic.
Record: 1-1-1 in five starts.
Last race: Third in Grade 1 Blue Grass on April 4 at Keeneland.
6. Chip Honcho
Trainer: Steve Asmussen.
Jockey: Jose Ortiz.
Sire: Connect.
Record: 2-2-0 in six starts.
Last race: Fifth in Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 21 at Fair Grounds.
7. The Hell We Did
Trainer: Todd Fincher.
Jockey: Luis Saez.
Sire: Authentic.
Record: 2-2-0 in four starts.
Last race: Second in Grade 3 Lexington on April 11 at Keeneland.
8. Bull by the Horns
Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
Jockey: Micah Husbands.
Sire: Essential Quality.
Record: 2-0-2 in five starts.
Last race: Won Rushaway Stakes on March 21 at Turfway Park.
9. Iron Honor
Trainer: Chad Brown.
Jockey: Falvian Pratt.
Sire: Nyquist.
Record: 2-0-0 in three starts.
Last race: Seventh in Grade 2 Wood Memorial on April 4 at Aqueduct.
10. Napoleon Solo
Trainer: Chad Summers.
Jockey: Paco Lopez.
Sire: Liam’s Map.
Record: 2-0-0 in four starts.
Last race: Fifth in Grade 2 Wood Memorial on April 4 at Aqueduct.
11. Corona de Oro
Trainer: Dallas Stewart.
Jockey: John Velazquez.
Sire: Bolt d'Oro.
Record: 1-1-2 in five starts.
Last race: Third in Grade 3 Lexington on April 11 at Keeneland.
12. Incredibolt
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Trainer: Riley Mott
Sire: Bolt d'Oro
Record: 3 - 0 - 0 in 6 Starts.
Last Race: Finished just outside the money in 6th in the Kentucky Derby
13. Great White
Trainer: John Ennis.
Jockey: Alex Achard.
Sire: Volatile.
Record: 2-0-0 in four starts.
Last race: Fifth in Grade 1 Blue Grass on April 4 at Keeneland.
14. Pretty Boy Miah
Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart.
Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.
Sire: Beau Liam.
Record: 2-1-0 in four starts.
Last race: Won starter optional claiming race April 25 at Aqueduct.
Trainer: Cherie DeVaux.
Jockey: Jose Ortiz.
Sire: Curlin
Record: 3-0-2 in five starts.
Last race: Won Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Trainer: Mark Casse.
Jockey: Cristian Torres.
Sire: Tacitus.
Record: 2-4-0 in six starts.
Last race: Second in Grade 1 Arkansas Derby on March 28 at Oaklawn Park.
This story will be updated as the prospective field changes.
How to Watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes
The annual Preakness Weekend festivities kick off Friday, May 15 with a full day of racing, including the Grade II, fillies-only Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at 4:48 p.m. ET, which you can catch on Peacock.
The Preakness Stakes takes place the following day, Saturday, May 16, with coverage on CNBC, NBC, and Peacock beginning at 2 p.m. ET, and the big race coming to you live with an approximate post time of 6:50 p.m. ET.
2026 Preakness Stakes contenders horses, early odds
HORSE ODDS PROJECTION
Here are the contenders for the Preakness 2026:
Wild Warrior, 20-1
Wonder Dean, 50-1
So Happy, 50-1
Stark Contrast, 50-1
Taj Mahal, 12-1
Robusta, 20-1
Silent Tactic, 40-1
Six Speed, 50-1
Potente, 50-1
Renegade, 10-1
Ocelli, 20-1
Ottinho, 20-1
Pavlovian, 50-1
Iron Honor, 15-1
Litmus Test, 50-1
Napoleon Solo, 20-1
Golden Tempo, 40-1
Great White, 50-1
Incredibolt, 50-1
Albus, 50-1
Brant, 20-1
Bravaro, 50-1
Cherokee Nation, 15-1
Chief Wallabee, 20-1
Chip Honcho, 50-1
Commandment, 15-1
Crown the Buckeye, 50-1
Crude Velocity, 12-1
Crupper, 20-1
Danon Burbon, 30-1
Desert Gate, 15-1
Emerging Market, 20-1
Further Ado, 12-1
Talk to Me Jimmy, 20-1
Talkin, 20-1
The Hell We Did, 20-1
Via Heavy.com
____
0 Comments