Who will run in Preakness 2026? Horses to watch in Triple Crown race
Which horses will run in the 2026 Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park? With Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo out, here's a look at the field.
Here’s a list of horses considered possible to run in the $2 million, Grade 1 Preakness on May 16 at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland. The Preakness was moved to Laurel Park because renovations at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday that Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not compete in the Preakness .
Bob Baffert-trained Crude Velocity, who was then expected to be the favorite after winning the Grade 2 Pat Day Mile during Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs, will also bypass the second leg of the Triple Crown. The Preakness draw is set for 5 p. m.
on Monday, May 11. Horses are listed in alphabetical order: Bull by the Horns Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr. Jockey: TBA.
Sire: Essential Quality. Record: 2-0-2 in five starts. Last race: Won Rushaway Stakes on March 21 at Turfway Park.