Preakness 2026 Lineup, Full Race Guide for All Horses and Jockeys

There will be no Triple Crown winner again in 2026. After watching Golden Tempo record a stunning come-from-behind victory at the Kentucky Derby, trainer Cherie DeVaux followed the recent trend of avoiding the quick turnaround of the Preakness.

"His health, happiness and long-term future will always remain our top priority," DeVaux said in a statement.

However, racing fans should still find plenty of excitement in Maryland this weekend, as the Preakness' 14-horse field—and several legendary jockeys—figures to deliver another spectacular race.

Here, you'll find an overview of the 2026 Preakness lineup.

2026 Preakness Stakes

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Ocelli runs on the track during the morning training for the 152nd Kentucky Derby

When: Saturday, May 16

Post Time: 6:50 p.m. ET

Where: Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland

Prize Pool: $2 million ($1.2 million to winner)

TV and Live Stream: NBC and Peacock

Preakness Field

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Chip Honcho runs on the track during the morning training for the 152nd Kentucky Derby

1. Taj Mahal (trainer: Brittany T. Russell, jockey: Sheldon Russell)

2. Ocelli (trainer: D. Whitworth Beckman, jockey: Tyler Gaffalione)

3. Crupper (trainer: Donnie K. Von Hemel, jockey: Junior Alvarado)'

4. Robusta (trainer: Doug O'Neill, jockey: Rafael Bejarano)

5. Talkin (trainer: Danny Gargan, jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.)

6. Chip Honcho (trainer: Steven M. Asmussen, jockey: José Ortiz)

7. The Hell We Did (trainer: Todd W. Fincher, jockey: Luis Saez)

8. Bull by the Horns (trainer: Saffie A. Joseph Jr., jockey: Micah Husbands)

9. Iron Honor (trainer: Chad C. Brown, jockey: Flavien Prat)

10. Napoleon Solo (trainer: Chad Summers, jockey: Paco Lopez)

11. Corona de Oro (trainer: Dallas Stewart, jockey John R. Velazquez)

12. Incredibolt (trainer: Riley Mott, jockey: Jaime Torres)

13. Great White (trainer: John Ennis, jockey: Alex Achard

14. Pretty Boy Miah (trainer: Jeremiah C. Inglehart, jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.)

Overview

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Golden Tempo being out of the field does take away some of the Preakness' luster. However, racing fans have become accustomed to seeing Derby winners skip the second leg of the Triple Crown.

The ongoing trend has led to talk about moving the Preakness to later in the calendar. Obviously, that isn't happening this year, though the Preakness has been moved.

Due to renovations at Pimlico Race Course, the Preakness will shift to Laurel Park. The track features wider turns and a longer final stretch, which could make for a different race than what fans typically see at the Preakness.

Perhaps because of the shift, Taj Mahal is among the early favorites, despite holding the unfavorable No. 1 position. The Brittany T. Russell-trained horse is undefeated in three career races, all at Laurel Park.

Ocelli is another early favorite who could benefit from the Preakness' shorter course. The Tyler Gaffalione-trained horse led at the Kentucky Derby before being overtaken by Golden Tempo and Renegade in the final stretch.

Incredibolt is another horse that was in contention at the Derby before getting caught in traffic and landing with a sixth-place finish.

Chip Honcho didn't participate in the derby, but jockey José Ortiz did. He rode Golden Tempo to victory, completing his career Triple Crown. Ortiz also won the 2022 Preakness and the 2017 Belmont Stakes.