Who will run in Preakness 2026? Golden Tempo among horses to watch

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May 3, 2026 - 16:38

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Who will run in Preakness 2026? Golden Tempo among horses to watch

Here’s a list of horses considered possible to run in the $2 million, Grade 1 Preakness on May 16 at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland.

The Preakness was moved to Laurel Park because renovations at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.

The Preakness draw is set for 5 p.m. on Monday, May 11.

Horses are listed in alphabetical order:

Cherokee Nation

Trainer: Bob Baffert.

Jockey: TBA.

Sire: Not This Time.

Record: 1-2-0 in seven starts.

Last race: Sixth in Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on April 4.

2026 Kentucky Derby horse Chip Honcho works at Churchill Downs. The horse has had two wins, two second-place finishes and one fourth place finish in five races. Luis Saez is slated to ride him. April 21, 2026

Trainer: Steve Asmussen.

Jockey: Luis Saez.

Sire: Connect.

Record: 2-2-0 in six starts.

Last race: Fifth in Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 21 at Fair Grounds.

Crude Velocity

Jockey Florent Geroux up, and Crude Velocity head towards the finish line during the 102nd running of The Pat Day Mile at the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. on May 2, 2026.

Trainer: Bob Baffert.

Jockey: TBA.

Sire: Beau Liam.

Record: 3-0-0 in three starts.

Last race: Won Grade 2 Pat Day Mile on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Crupper

Trainer: Donnie Von Hemel.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado.

Sire: Candy Ride.

Record: 2-0-3 in six starts.

Last race: Won Bathhouse Row Stakes on April 18 at Oaklawn Park.

Golden Tempo

Trainer: Cherie DeVaux.

Jockey: Jose Ortiz.

Sire: Curlin.

Record: 3-0-2 in five starts.

Last race: Won Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Iron Honor

Trainer: Chad Brown.

Jockey: Manny Franco.

Sire: Nyquist.

Record: 2-0-0 in three starts.

Last race: Seventh in Grade 2 Wood Memorial on April 4 at Aqueduct.

Napoleon Solo

Trainer: Chad Summers.

Jockey: Paco Lopez.

Sire: Liam’s Map.

Record: 2-0-0 in four starts.

Last race: Fifth in Grade 2 Wood Memorial on April 4 at Aqueduct.

Ottinho

Trainer: Chad Brown.

Jockey: Flavien Prat.

Sire: Quality Road.

Record: 1-1-2 in four starts.

Last race: Second in Grade 1 Blue Grass on April 4 at Keeneland.

Pretty Boy Miah

Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart.

Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.

Sire: Beau Liam.

Record: 2-1-0 in four starts.

Last race: Won starter optional claiming race April 25 at Aqueduct.

Silent Tactic

Kentucky Derby contender Silent Tactic works out early at Churchill Downs. The horse is trained by Mark Casse and jockey Cristian Torres is slated to ride. The horse has raced six times and won twice and finishing second four times, already earning more than $1 million. April 22, 2026