Considering he is named after a television spy, it should come as no surprise that the Grade 1-winning 3-year-old Napoleon Solo’s career has been filled with thrills, drama, and plot twists.
Charles John “Chick” Lang Jr. came by his involvement in horse racing naturally: his grandfather and father both played prominent roles in the sport, making the younger Lang’s lifetime investment in the sport inevitable. But this Chick took it to a new level: he played a multitude of roles during his time on the track, including the one he is most famous for as the man who made the Preakness Stakes what it is today.
The $2 million Preakness Stakes May 16 is shaping up to feature a competitive group of contenders for the 1 3/16-mile classic race, even without Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner Golden Tempo participating in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. The Preakness has been won by some of the
The opening leg of the 2026 Triple Crown delivered an unforgettable finish and a historic moment as 23-1 longshot Golden Tempo surged to victory in the closing strides of the 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, making trainer Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Derby winner.
Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner Golden Tempo will not run in the May 16 Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park and will instead await the June 6
