What time is the Preakness Stakes? TV channel, post time, horses and more to watch 2026 Triple Crown race

The 2026 Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of the Triple Crown, will feature a 14-horse field at Laurel Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will skip the race, leaving Iron Honor as the morning-line favorite at 9/2 odds, with undefeated Maryland-bred Taj Mahal also among the top contenders. The 1 3/16-mile race includes longshots such as Ocelli, who would end a 138-year maiden drought, and the closing threat Incredibolt.