By Jarrod Horak The 2026 Preakness Stakes takes place at Laurel Park this year while Pimlico undergoes construction, and this year’s edition shapes up as a fascinating pace and trip handicap. Using the numbers and pace figures from the Digest past performances, I’m looking for the horses most likely to capitalize on what should be an […]
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Preakness 2026 at Laurel Park handicapping requires a different mindset than the usual Pimlico version of the Middle Jewel. The 151st Preakness Stakes will be run Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park while Pimlico is under redevelopment, and that venue change pushes track profile, post position, and trip projection to the front of the wagering […]
Preakness 2026 picks at Laurel Park require more than a quick look at the morning line. This year’s race is being run away from Pimlico during that track’s redevelopment, and Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is skipping the Preakness, pointing instead toward the Belmont Stakes. That means there is no Triple Crown on the line […]