2026 Preakness Stakes predictions, horses, odds, posts: Surprising picks by proven horse racing expert

CBS Sports horse racing expert Michelle Yu has released her predictions and best bets for the 2026 Preakness Stakes, scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at Laurel Park. The Preakness Stakes, known as the Run for the Black-Eyed Susans, is one of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown events. Yu's picks include analysis of the horses, odds, and post positions for the race.