2026 Preakness purse: What Napoleon Solo takes home for win
Napoleon Solo won the 2026 Preakness Stakes. Here's how much money the horse's team gets for his win.
Napoleon Solo won the 2026 Preakness Stakes in a thrilling race at Laurel Park on Saturday, May 16. It was the first win in a Triple Crown race for jockey Paco Lopez and trainer Chad Summers. Napoleon Solo, who is 3 years old, has had an up-and-down career and receiving the Black-Eyed Susan blanket was extra rewarding for the team.
Iron Honor, trained by two-time Preakness champion Chad Brown, finished second. Chip Honcho, who was ridden by Kentucky Derby champion Jose Ortiz amid cockfighting allegations , finished third. This was the first time in the history of the Preakness Stakes that it was raced at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland.
Pimlico Race Course is under construction for renovations. The total purse for the 151st Preakness Stakes was $2 million. Here's how the purse is broken down for the 2026 Preakness Stakes : 1st: Napoleon Solo - $1,200,0002nd: Iron Honor - $400,0003rd: Chip Honcho - $220,0004th: Ocelli - $120,0005th: Incredibolt - $60,000 This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2026 Preakness purse for Napoleon Solo and other finishers