The Kentucky Derby is the go-to horse racing event of the year. This year, Golden Tempo and the horse’s team were victorious in the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
However, some people may not know that there are other major horse racing events coming up following the Kentucky Derby. There are two other major events called the Preakness and Belmont.
But which major event is next? What are the horses racing in the event? And what are Golden Tempo’s odds of winning the race?
What Are Golden Tempo’s Odds of Winning the Preakness 2026?
Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby, yet the owners have not officially confirmed that the horse will also compete in the Preakness.
Luckily for horse racing fans, the odds for the Preakness 2026 are posted online. Golden Tempo currently has 40-to-1 odds of winning the event. The Preakness 2026 carries a purse of $2,000,000.
What and When is Preakness 2026?
Preakness 2026 is the second of three races that are part of the Triple Crown. The third race in this trio is the Belmont 2026. If a horse wins all three, they are called the Triple Crown Winner.
Preakness 2026 will take place over the weekend of May 15th and 16th. It will consist of two races. The first race will take place on Friday, May 15th, and it is called the Black-Eyed Susan. Preakness 151 is the title of the Saturday, May 16th race.
Laurel Park in Maryland, USA, will host the Preakness 2026.
In 2025, Margie’s Intention won the Black-Eyed Susan while Journalism won the Preakness Stakes.
Preakness 2026 Contenders & Scratched Horses
While not every horse has been confirmed at the time of this writing, there are a couple of horses that are scratched from this race. Fulleffort, Right to Party, and The Puma are all scratched. Fulleffort has a bone chip, while The Puma had leg swelling prior to the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
List of Contenders For the Preakness 2026
Here are the contenders for the Preakness 2026:
- Wild Warrior, 20-1
- Wonder Dean, 50-1
- So Happy, 50-1
- Stark Contrast, 50-1
- Taj Mahal, 12-1
- Robusta, 20-1
- Silent Tactic, 40-1
- Six Speed, 50-1
- Potente, 50-1
- Renegade, 10-1
- Ocelli, 20-1
- Ottinho, 20-1
- Pavlovian, 50-1
- Iron Honor, 15-1
- Litmus Test, 50-1
- Napoleon Solo, 20-1
- Golden Tempo, 40-1
- Great White, 50-1
- Incredibolt, 50-1
- Albus, 50-1
- Brant, 20-1
- Bravaro, 50-1
- Cherokee Nation, 15-1
- Chief Wallabee, 20-1
- Chip Honcho, 50-1
- Commandment, 15-1
- Crown the Buckeye, 50-1
- Crude Velocity, 12-1
- Crupper, 20-1
- Danon Burbon, 30-1
- Desert Gate, 15-1
- Emerging Market, 20-1
- Further Ado, 12-1
- Talk to Me Jimmy, 20-1
- Talkin, 20-1
- The Hell We Did, 20-1
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