2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, horses, odds, posts, date: Surprising picks via elite horse racing expert

The 2026 Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park, marking a venue change for the historic race known as the Run for the Black-Eyed Susans. CBS Sports horse racing expert Michelle Yu has released her predictions, best bets, and analysis for the event. The Preakness Stakes is the second leg of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.