Preakness 2026 winner Napoleon Solo results

Napoleon Solo wins the 151st Preakness Stakes

Napoleon Solo captured the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on Saturday, earning the Triple Crown’s middle-leg win after navigating a race that quickly opened up down the stretch.

The horse took control late, overtaking Taj Mahal and then holding on for victory. Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner, did not participate, which ensured there would be no Derby-to-Preakness sweep and kept the Triple Crown picture wide open.

Final outcome and what it means

• Winner: Napoleon Solo
• Margin: Defeated Iron Honor by a length
• Race time: 1:58.69

Because both of the first two legs are now complete, the remaining focus of the Triple Crown is the Belmont Stakes. With the Derby winner sitting out the Preakness, the Belmont now becomes the decisive third chapter in determining whether any horse can complete the sweep.

Why the result is significant

• The victory establishes Napoleon Solo as the new benchmark for the 2026 Triple Crown.
• The absence of Golden Tempo changes the competitiveness and storylines headed into the Belmont.
• Iron Honor, finishing second, remains a leading alternative for bettors and racing fans tracking the final leg.

With the Preakness officially settled, all attention can shift to the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June—where the Triple Crown’s final opportunity will be contested.