2026 Preakness Stakes horses, odds, predictions, post draw: Expert who has called 11 winners makes picks

The 2026 Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at Laurel Park, with expert handicapper Jody Demling releasing his picks for the race. Demling, who has correctly predicted 11 Preakness winners, has made his selections for the field, which notably does not include Golden Tempo. The picks come ahead of the post draw as bettors and fans look to the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.