Journalism Wins 2025 Preakness Stakes as Odds Shift for 2026 Field
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Still, the race is shaping up to be a good one. The morning-line 2026 Preakness Stakes odds have five horses challenging for the favorite status heading into Saturday, led right now by Gotham Stakes winner Iron Honor at 9-2 odds. Incredibolt, Chip Honcho and Taj Mahal are all 5-1, and Ocelli sits 6-1. With so much to consider while making your 2026 Preakness Stakes picks, a little expert help can go a long way.
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Yahoo SportsThe 2026 Preakness Stakes will take place today, at 7:01 p.m. ET in Laurel Park, Maryland. The 14-horse field will be without 2026 Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, which means there won’t be a Triple Crown winner this year.
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Preakness betting: No. 7 The Hell We Did A horse that did not run in a Kentucky Derby prep race until the very last one, The Hell We Did might be an interesting price in a weaker Derby field. He finished second in the Grade III Lexington Stakes at 1 1/16 miles, his first effort stretching out after running six furlongs in his three previous efforts. This will also be his fifth different track in five races.
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Journalism won the 2025 Preakness as the favorite, finishing ahead of Gosger and Sandman in a nine-horse field.
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Taj Mahal (9-2) Ocelli (9-1) Crupper (24-1) Robusta (26-1) Talkin (9-1) Chip Honcho (10-1)
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The Hell We Did (8-1) Bull by the Horns (16-1) Iron Honor (8-1) Napoleon Solo (10-1)
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01 CBS Sports A former reporter and editor at Sports Illustrated, Menez covered an array of sports, including horse racing, for the magazine and its website for almost 14 years. Between 2010 and 2012, he served as SI's handicapper for the Triple Crown races and correctly predicted Super Saver to win the Kentucky Derby in 2010.
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