Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness by 1 1/4 Lengths as 14-Horse Field Lacks Derby Winner
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Updated · The Associated Press · May 16
Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness by 1 1/4 Lengths as 14-Horse Field Lacks Derby Winner
13 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · May 16
Napoleon Solo surged past early leader Taj Mahal near the top of the stretch and held off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win Saturday’s Preakness at Laurel Park.
The 7-1 winner earned his first victory of 2026 after two fifth-place finishes, while Iron Honor closed late for second and Chip Honcho took third.
Golden Tempo’s absence after winning the Kentucky Derby left the middle leg of the Triple Crown without a clear standout, producing a wide-open 14-horse field.
Laurel Park hosted the race because Pimlico is being rebuilt, and the usually rowdy event was staged in a subdued setting with attendance capped at 4,800.
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