Napoleon Solo wins the Preakness Stakes 2026? Full Results, Winner, Complete Payout and Order of finish.
Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes in a thrilling race at Laurel Park on Saturday, May 16.
It was the first Triple Crown win for jockey Paco Lopez and trainer Chad Summers. Napoleon Solo, who is 3 years old, has had an up-and-down career and receiving the Black-Eyed Susan blanket was extra rewarding for the team.
Owner Al Gold purchased Napoleon Solo in 2024 for $40,000 at Summers' request. He expressed pride in his trainer.
Iron Honor, trained by two-time Preakness champion Chad Brown, finished second. Chip Honcho, who was ridden by Kentucky Derby champion Jose Ortiz amid cockfighting allegations, finished third.
This was the first time in the history of the Preakness Stakes that it was raced at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland. Pimlico Race Course is under construction for renovations.
Full finishing order, Official 2026 Preakness Stakes results for each horse
Taj Mahal, who closed as the odds favorite to win the 2026 Preakness Stakes at 9-2 odds, finished 10th in the 14-horse field. Meanwhile, the winner, Napoleon Solo closed at 10-1 odds.
Here's a look at the official 2026 Preakness Stakes results, including their morning line odds:
1. Napoleon Solo (8-1)
2. Iron Honor (9-2)
3. Chip Honcho (5-1)
4. Ocelli (6-1)
5. Incredibolt (5-1)
6. Bull By The Horns (30-1)
7. The Hell We Did (15-1)
8. Great White (15-1)
9. Robusta (30-1)
10. Taj Mahal (5-1)
11. Corona De Oro (30-1)
12. Talkin (20-1)
13. Crupper (30-1)
14. Pretty Boy Miah (15-1)
2026 Preakness Stakes payouts, final payout on finishing combos
Wondering what you would have won if you placed a perfect bet on the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Here's a look at the payouts based on a $2 bet:
10 - Napoleon Solo (7-1) WIN: $17.80 PLACE: $9.80 SHOW: $7.40
9 - Iron Honor (8-1) PLACE: $9.20 SHOW: $6.60
6 - Chip Honcho (11-1) SHOW: $8.20
$2.00 EXACTA 10-9 $107.20
$1.00 TRIFECTA 10-9-6 $597.10
$1.00 SUPERFECTA 10-9-6-2 $2,377.80
How much will winner earn by claiming second Triple Crown race? Preakness Stakes Prize Money Breakdown
A 14-horse field will compete Saturday at Maryland’s Laurel Park in the 2026 Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in horse racing’s Triple Crown.
Here’s a rundown of the payouts for the top-five horses:
2026 Preakness Stakes purse, payouts
Winner: $1,200,000
2nd place: $400,000
3rd place: $220,000
4th place: $120,000
5th place: $60,000
Of that $1.2 million for the winner, 80% goes to the horse’s owners, while the trainer and jockey each receive 10%.
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