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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. 

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