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Big-Race Showdown: Expert Selections for Black-Eyed Susan, Preakness Stakes

For the 10th year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2026 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big-Race Showdown.”

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ABR’s Trifecta Picks for the 2026 Preakness Stakes

Post positions have been drawn and morning-line odds assigned for a very competitive 151st Preakness Stakes May 16 at Laurel Park. The $2 million Preakness is set to run at 7:01 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationwide on NBC and streamed on Peacock.

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Preakness Result Could Shake Up Triple Crown Power Rankings

Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.

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Jose Ortiz Continues Triple Crown Quest in Preakness Stakes with Chip Honcho

The Eclipse Awards are not voted on until December and not awarded until January, but jockey Jose Ortiz currently has himself in a leading role to take down the award for Outstanding Jockey for the first time since 2017.

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2026 Preakness Stakes at a Glance

The 151st Preakness Stakes may lack the star power of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, but it should be o highly interesting betting race. Yes, Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not be there.

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