Napoleon Solo wins at Laurel Park
151st Preakness Stakes Results
Napoleon Solo took the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026, ridden by Paco Lopez for trainer Chad Summers. Full results, payouts, and what's next below.
Result — At a Glance
Napoleon Solo
Top Three Finishers
Napoleon Solo
PP #10Iron Honor
PP #9Chip Honcho
PP #6Payouts
Recap
Napoleon Solo, a 7-1 closer trained by Chad Summers and ridden by Paco Lopez, ran down morning-line favorite Iron Honor in the final furlong to take the 151st Preakness Stakes — the first run at Laurel Park since 1908. The 1:58.69 final time was the slowest Preakness in 75 years, reflecting a tactical, slow-paced race over Laurel's fast main track. Chip Honcho rounded out the trifecta; Derby third-place finisher Ocelli completed the superfecta in fourth.
Full Finishing Order & Payouts
| Finish | PP | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Napoleon Solo | $17.80 | $9.80 | $7.40 |
| 2 | 9 | Iron Honor | — | $6.20 | $5.40 |
| 3 | 6 | Chip Honcho | — | — | $4.80 |
| 4 | 2 | Ocelli | — | — | — |
| 5 | 12 | Incredibolt | — | — | — |
What's Next — Belmont Stakes
The Belmont Stakes — third and final leg of the US Triple Crown — runs three weeks after the Preakness at 1 1/2 miles. With Golden Tempo (2026 Kentucky Derby winner) skipping the Preakness, no Triple Crown is on the line in 2026 — the Belmont is its own standalone betting event.
Maryland sportsbooks (FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365) will post Belmont win odds in the lead-up to the race. For exactas, trifectas, and superfectas, use FanDuel Racing, TwinSpires, or TVG.
Race Conditions
- Track: Fast
- Weather at post: Sunny, ~80°F
- Location: Laurel Park, Laurel MD (first running outside Pimlico since 1908)
- Distance: 1 3/16 miles
Look Ahead to the Belmont Stakes
The third leg of the Triple Crown runs in three weeks. Maryland sportsbooks will post Belmont win odds soon — get your accounts ready.
151st Preakness Results FAQs
Who won the 151st Preakness Stakes?
Napoleon Solo won the 151st Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Laurel Park, ridden by Paco Lopez and trained by Chad Summers. Final time: 1:58.69. Winning margin: 1 1/4 lengths.
What were the Preakness payouts?
Napoleon Solo paid $17.80 / $9.80 / $7.40 ($2 base) for win/place/show. The exacta returned $107.20 ($2 — 10-9); the trifecta returned $597.10 ($1 — 10-9-6); the superfecta returned $2,377.80 ($1 — 10-9-6-2).
Where was the 2026 Preakness held?
At Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland — the first time the race ran away from Pimlico Race Course since 1908. Pimlico is closed for $400 million redevelopment; the Preakness is expected to return after construction.
When is the next leg of the Triple Crown?
The Belmont Stakes — third and final leg of the US Triple Crown — runs three weeks after the Preakness. With Golden Tempo (Derby winner) and now a new Preakness winner unable to chase the Triple Crown, the Belmont opens up as its own betting event.
Can I rewatch the 2026 Preakness?
Yes. NBC's broadcast can be rewatched on Peacock (subscription). NBC Sports also typically posts highlight clips for free.