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Golden Tempo, Other Belmont Stakes Hopefuls Breeze

Sun, 05/24/2026 - 03:00
Golden Tempo, winner of the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, breezes 5 furlongs in 1:00 1/5 May 23 under jockey Jose Ortiz over a good track at Keeneland in preparation for the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

Belmont Stakes Hopefuls Breeze, Led by Golden Tempo

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 21:00
Golden Tempo, winner of the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, breezes 5 furlongs in 1:00 1/5 May 23 under jockey Jose Ortiz over a good track at Keeneland in preparation for the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

Commandment Works for Belmont; Further Ado to Matt Winn

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 21:00
Commandment breezes 5 furlongs in 1:00 4/5 May 22 at Churchill Downs in preparation for the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

Kentucky Derby Alumni Loom Large in Belmont Stakes

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 15:00
The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm

Preakness Stakes Most Watched in Five Years

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 21:00
The lone time the Preakness Stakes (G1) will be run at Laurel Park brought an average of 5.5 million viewers across several platforms.

Powershift, Renegade Breeze; Both Could Race in Belmont

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 21:00
Arkansas Derby (G1) winner and Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Renegade may have some company in the starting gate for the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course in stablemate and frequent workout partner Powershift.

Napoleon Solo Up to Third in NTRA Top 3-Year-OId Poll

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 21:00
Following his victory in the May 16 Preakness Stakes (G1), Gold Square's Napoleon Solo rises from 10th to third in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-old Poll.

BH Monday: Napoleon Solo Wins the Preakness

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 21:00
On the May 18 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Preakness Stakes (G1) winners Napoleon Solo, Chad Summers, Al Gold, and Paco Lopez join the show and share their thoughts on the race.

Lopez Not Dwelling On Preakness Victory, Eyes Haskell

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 00:00
For everything that jockey Paco Lopez has accomplished during his nearly 20 years of dominance at Monmouth Park, there's still one major achievement that has eluded him: The Haskell Stakes.

Preakness Win a 'Moment of Pride' for Summers

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 00:00
After considering an end to his training career during the COVID-19 pandemic, trainer Chad Summers has found himself on top of the racing world following Napoleon Solo's Preakness Stakes (G1) victory.

Napoleon Solo Shines in Preakness, Repels Iron Honor

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 09:00
Napoleon Solo scores in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park. 

Owner Gold Strikes Preakness Gold With Napoleon Solo

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 03:00
Owner Al Gold's dreams of winning a Triple Crown race became reality when his 3-year-old grade 1 winner Napoleon Solo flashed his brilliant speed and captured the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths May 16 at Laurel Park.

All Things Considered, Strong Handle for Preakness

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 03:00
Despite the on-track crowd being limited, handle for this year's 14-race Preakness Stakes (G1) card reached $108,741,963, down just 1.2% from last year's 14-race card ($110,043,794).

Napoleon Solo Stars in Preakness, Repels Iron Honor

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 03:00
Napoleon Solo scores in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park. 

Spectacular Spring Weather Welcomes Preakness Fans

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 15:00
​​​​​​​On the morning of May 16, a cloudless blue sky greeted the select fans steadily filing into Laurel Park to enjoy a Preakness day away from its traditional home.

Incredibolt, Taj Mahal at 5-1 in Early Preakness Wagers

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 03:00
After pari-mutuel pools closed the evening of May 15, grade 3 winner Incredibolt and multiple stakes winner Taj Mahal were bidding for Preakness Stakes (G1) favoritism at 5-1 each.

Riley Mott Returns to Laurel Park With Incredibolt

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 03:00
Preakness Stakes (G1) notes from Laurel Park

Crupper a Lottery Ticket for Namesake in Preakness

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 21:00
Robert Zoellner was down to three broodmares in the spring of 2023. One mare hadn't gotten pregnant the year before. One foal died. The third is on the cusp of being the longtime owner/breeder's first starter in a Triple Crown race.

Preakness Preview: Taj Mahal Holds Home-Track Advantage

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 21:00
Taj Mahal has an advantage that has become a rarity in the May 16 Preakness Stakes (G1) in recent years: racing experience over the track. Will the race's move to Laurel Park give him the edge?

Riley Mott on Incredibolt's Last-Minute Preakness Entry

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 21:00
Trainer Riley Mott discusses the last-minute decision to enter grade 3 winner Incredibolt in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Laurel Park May 16.

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