2026 Preakness S.

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The second jewel of racing’s Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes is for 3-year-olds and is held on the third Saturday in May each year at Pimlico Race Course. The race is contested at a distance of 1 3/16 miles on the dirt.

Top 3-year-old colts contest the race annually, and on five occasions the Preakness has been captured by a filly: Flocarline (1903), Whimsical (1906), Rhine Maiden (1915), Nellie Morse (1924) and Rachel Alexandra (2009).

The second jewel of racing’s Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes is for 3-year-olds and is held on the third Saturday in May each year at Pimlico Race Course. The race is contested at a distance of 1 3/16 miles on the dirt.

Top 3-year-old colts contest the race annually, and on five occasions the Preakness has been captured by a filly: Flocarline (1903), Whimsical (1906), Rhine Maiden (1915), Nellie Morse (1924) and Rachel Alexandra (2009).

Kentucky Derby winner Smarty Jones won the race by a record 11 1/2 lengths in 2004 before coming up short in the Belmont. Owner Calumet Farm and trainers Bob Baffert and R. Wyndham Walden each have seven victories in the race while jockey Eddie Arcaro won the Preakness six times.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:53:28
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 11 1/2 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
05/16/2025	Journalism Trainer / Michael W. McCarthy Jockey / Umberto Rispoli Owner / Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, LaPenta, Robert V., Elayne Stables 5, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick	Michael W. McCarthy	Umberto Rispoli	Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, LaPenta, Robert V., Elayne Stables 5, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick
05/17/2024	Seize the Grey Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jaime A. Torres Owner / MyRacehorse	D. Wayne Lukas	Jaime A. Torres	MyRacehorse
05/19/2023	National Treasure Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, et al	Bob Baffert	John R. Velazquez	SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, et al
05/20/2022	Early Voting Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Klaravich Stables, Inc.	Chad C. Brown	Jose L. Ortiz	Klaravich Stables, Inc.
05/14/2021	Rombauer Trainer / Michael W. McCarthy Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Fradkin, John and Fradkin, Diane	Michael W. McCarthy	Flavien Prat	Fradkin, John and Fradkin, Diane
10/02/2020	Swiss Skydiver Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Peter J. Callahan	Kenneth G. McPeek	Robby Albarado	Peter J. Callahan
05/17/2019	War of Will Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Gary Barber	Mark E. Casse	Tyler Gaffalione	Gary Barber
05/18/2018	Justify Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / WinStar Farm, China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners, et al	Bob Baffert	Mike E. Smith	WinStar Farm, China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners, et al
05/19/2017	Cloud Computing Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.	Chad C. Brown	Javier Castellano	Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.
05/20/2016	Exaggerator Trainer / J. Keith Desormeaux Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Big Chief Racing, LLC, Head of Plains Partners LLC, Rocker O Ranch, LLC et al.	J. Keith Desormeaux	Kent J. Desormeaux	Big Chief Racing, LLC, Head of Plains Partners LLC, Rocker O Ranch, LLC et al.
05/15/2015	American Pharoah Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Zayat Stables, LLC	Bob Baffert	Victor Espinoza	Zayat Stables, LLC
05/16/2014	California Chrome Trainer / Art Sherman Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Coburn, Steven and Martin, Perry	Art Sherman	Victor Espinoza	Coburn, Steven and Martin, Perry
05/17/2013	Oxbow Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Calumet Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	Calumet Farm
05/18/2012	I'll Have Another Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Mario Gutierrez Owner / Reddam Racing LLC	Doug F. O'Neill	Mario Gutierrez	Reddam Racing LLC
05/20/2011	Shackleford Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Jesus Lopez Castanon Owner / Lauffer, Michael and Cubbedge	Dale L. Romans	Jesus Lopez Castanon	Lauffer, Michael and Cubbedge
05/14/2010	Lookin At Lucky Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul
05/15/2009	Rachel Alexandra Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Stonestreet Stables and McCormick, Harold	Steven M. Asmussen	Calvin H. Borel	Stonestreet Stables and McCormick, Harold
05/16/2008	Big Brown Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / IEAH Stables and Pompa, Jr., Paul	Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.	Kent J. Desormeaux	IEAH Stables and Pompa, Jr., Paul
05/18/2007	Curlin Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Stonestreet Stables, Padua Stables, Bolton, George and Midnight Cry Stables	Steven M. Asmussen	Robby Albarado	Stonestreet Stables, Padua Stables, Bolton, George and Midnight Cry Stables
05/19/2006	Bernardini Trainer / Thomas Albertrani Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Darley Stable	Thomas Albertrani	Javier Castellano	Darley Stable
05/20/2005	Afleet Alex Trainer / Timothy F. Ritchey Jockey / Jeremy Rose Owner / Cash is King LLC	Timothy F. Ritchey	Jeremy Rose	Cash is King LLC
05/14/2004	Smarty Jones Trainer / John C. Servis Jockey / Stewart Elliott Owner / Someday Farm	John C. Servis	Stewart Elliott	Someday Farm
05/16/2003	Funny Cide Trainer / Barclay Tagg Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Sackatoga Stable	Barclay Tagg	Jose A. Santos	Sackatoga Stable
05/17/2002	War Emblem Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / The Thoroughbred Corporation	Bob Baffert	Victor Espinoza	The Thoroughbred Corporation
05/18/2001	Point Given Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / The Thoroughbred Corporation	Bob Baffert	Gary L. Stevens	The Thoroughbred Corporation
05/19/2000	Red Bullet Trainer / Joseph F. Orseno Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Stronach Stables	Joseph F. Orseno	Jerry D. Bailey	Stronach Stables
05/14/1999	Charismatic Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	D. Wayne Lukas	Chris W. Antley	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
05/15/1998	Real Quiet Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Mike Pegram	Bob Baffert	Kent J. Desormeaux	Mike Pegram
05/16/1997	Silver Charm Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	Bob Baffert	Gary L. Stevens	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
05/17/1996	Louis Quatorze Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Condren, William J., Hofmann, G. and Cornacchia, J.	Nicholas P. Zito	Pat Day	Condren, William J., Hofmann, G. and Cornacchia, J.
05/19/1995	Timber Country Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Overbrook Farm, Gainsway Thoroughbreds Ltd. and Lewis, Robert and Beverly	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Overbrook Farm, Gainsway Thoroughbreds Ltd. and Lewis, Robert and Beverly
05/20/1994	Tabasco Cat Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Overbrook Farm and Reynolds, David P.	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Overbrook Farm and Reynolds, David P.
05/14/1993	Prairie Bayou Trainer / Thomas K. Bohannan Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Loblolly Stable	Thomas K. Bohannan	Mike E. Smith	Loblolly Stable
05/15/1992	Pine Bluff Trainer / Thomas K. Bohannan Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Loblolly Stable	Thomas K. Bohannan	Chris J. McCarron	Loblolly Stable
05/17/1991	Hansel Trainer / Frank L. Brothers Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Lazy Lane Farm, Inc.	Frank L. Brothers	Jerry D. Bailey	Lazy Lane Farm, Inc.
05/18/1990	Summer Squall Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Dogwood Stable	Neil J. Howard	Pat Day	Dogwood Stable
05/19/1989	Sunday Silence Trainer / Charles E. Whittingham Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Gaillard, Hancock III and Whittingham	Charles E. Whittingham	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Gaillard, Hancock III and Whittingham
05/20/1988	Risen Star Trainer / Louie J. Roussel, III Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Roussel III, Louie J. and Lamarque, Ronald	Louie J. Roussel, III	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Roussel III, Louie J. and Lamarque, Ronald
05/15/1987	Alysheba Trainer / Jack C. Van Berg Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Scharbauer, Dorothy and Pamela	Jack C. Van Berg	Chris J. McCarron	Scharbauer, Dorothy and Pamela
05/16/1986	Snow Chief Trainer / Melvin F. Stute Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Grinstead and Rochelle	Melvin F. Stute	Alex O. Solis	Grinstead and Rochelle
05/17/1985	Tank's Prospect Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Klein, Mr. and Mrs. E. V.	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Klein, Mr. and Mrs. E. V.
05/18/1984	Gate Dancer Trainer / Jack C. Van Berg Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Ken J. Opstein	Jack C. Van Berg	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Ken J. Opstein
05/20/1983	Deputed Testamony Trainer / J. William Boniface Jockey / Donald Andrew Miller, Jr. Owner / Francis P. Sears, Jr.	J. William Boniface	Donald Andrew Miller, Jr.	Francis P. Sears, Jr.
05/14/1982	Aloma's Ruler Trainer / John J. Lenzini, Jr. Jockey / Jack Leroy Kaenel Owner / Nathan Scherr	John J. Lenzini, Jr.	Jack Leroy Kaenel	Nathan Scherr
05/15/1981	Pleasant Colony Trainer / John P. Campo Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Buckland Farm	John P. Campo	Jorge Velasquez	Buckland Farm
05/16/1980	Codex Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Tartan Stable	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Tartan Stable
05/18/1979	Spectacular Bid Trainer / Grover G. Delp Jockey / Ronald Joseph Franklin Owner / Hawksworth Farm	Grover G. Delp	Ronald Joseph Franklin	Hawksworth Farm
05/19/1978	Affirmed Trainer / Lazaro S. Barrera Jockey / Stephen Cauthen Owner / Harbor View Farm	Lazaro S. Barrera	Stephen Cauthen	Harbor View Farm
05/20/1977	Seattle Slew Trainer / William H. Turner, Jr. Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Karen L. Taylor	William H. Turner, Jr.	Jean Cruguet	Karen L. Taylor
05/14/1976	Elocutionist Trainer / Paul T. Adwell Jockey / John Lively Owner / Eugene C. Cashman	Paul T. Adwell	John Lively	Eugene C. Cashman