2026 Preakness Stakes: Results, payouts, order of finish for Napoleon Solo’s victory
Saturday’s race was the 151st running of the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Olivia Bennett 
Napoleon Solo made a definitive statement on the track this Saturday, capturing victory in the 151st edition of the Preakness Stakes. In a race where the Kentucky Derby winner, Golden Tempo, was notably absent, the Triple Crown remained out of reach, marking the eighth consecutive year that the Preakness has seen a different victor than the Derby.
The Race Dynamics
Betting favorite Taj Mahal dictated the early tempo, firing out of the first post to seize the lead. The front-runner maintained that position until the top of the stretch, where the race dynamics shifted dramatically. Napoleon Solo, having stalked the pace, surged into the lead, effectively fending off a late charge from morning-line favorite Iron Honor. Despite a valiant effort, Iron Honor finished 1.25 lengths behind the winner, while Chip Honcho and Ocelli rounded out the top group.
Financial Breakdown
Napoleon Solo rewarded his backers with a $17.80 win payout, along with $9.80 to place and $7.40 to show. Iron Honor returned $9.20 to place and $6.60 to show, while 10-1 shot Chip Honcho paid $8.20 for show bets. Exotic wagers were lucrative for those who correctly predicted the order: the $2 exacta returned $107.20, the $1 trifecta paid $597.10, and the $1 superfecta—including fourth-place finisher Ocelli—paid $2,377.80.
A Change of Scenery
Due to ongoing refurbishment at Pimlico Race Course, this year's event took place at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland. The victory secured a $1.2 million share of the $2 million purse for Napoleon Solo, a significant rebound after lackluster finishes in the Fountain of Youth Stakes and the Wood Memorial. This win serves as a career highlight for both trainer Chad Summers and jockey Paco Lopez.
Looking Ahead
The Triple Crown season now shifts toward the 158th Belmont Stakes, scheduled for June 6 at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York, due to construction at Belmont Park. The race will be run at 1.25 miles—matching the distance of the Kentucky Derby—rather than its traditional 1.5-mile distance.
Official Order of Finish
- Napoleon Solo
- Iron Honor
- Chip Honcho
- Ocelli
- Incredibolt
- Bull by the Horns
- The Hell We Did
- Great White
- Robusta
- Taj Mahal
- Corona de Oro
- Talkin
- Crupper
- Pretty Boy Miah
