Barbosa Wins Preakness Undercard Race as Triple Crown Bid Ends
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Jeiron Barbosa, riding Wickeddivine, won an undercard race at the 151st Preakness Stakes held at Laurel Park. The Kentucky Derby winner is not running, so a Triple Crown is not possible this year. The main race features a field of 14 horses, with several contenders carrying momentum from the Derby.
Facts First
- Jeiron Barbosa won an undercard race ahead of Irad Ortiz Jr.
- The Preakness is being held at Laurel Park while Pimlico in Baltimore is rebuilt.
- A Triple Crown is not possible because Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running.
- The main race features 14 horses, with Iron Honor as the morning-line favorite.
- The event airs on NBC and Peacock with a post time of 7:01 p.m. EDT.
What Happened
The 151st running of the Preakness Stakes horse race took place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md., while Pimlico in Baltimore is being rebuilt. In an undercard race, Jeiron Barbosa, riding Wickeddivine, won ahead of Irad Ortiz Jr., riding Freeze the Fire. The main Preakness field consists of 14 horses, with Iron Honor as the morning-line favorite. Top picks in the field include Taj Mahal (5-1), Chip Honcho (5-1), Incredibolt (5-1), and Ocelli (6-1). Ocelli finished third and Incredibolt finished sixth in the Kentucky Derby. Robusta, who finished 14th in the Derby, is a 30-1 shot. Great White is a 15-1 shot after being scratched moments before the start of the Derby. Taj Mahal is trained by Brittany Russell and has won all three of his races, all at Laurel.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of horse racing, the Preakness offers a competitive field with several horses carrying strong momentum from the Kentucky Derby. The race may be more accessible to watch as it airs on both NBC and the streaming service Peacock. The temporary move to Laurel Park and capped attendance of 4,800 could affect the traditional atmosphere of the event, but the core competition remains intact.
What's Next
The main Preakness Stakes race is scheduled to air on NBC and Peacock with a post time of 7:01 p.m. EDT. The winner will earn a place in racing history and advance to the Belmont Stakes, though a Triple Crown victory is not possible this season. The performance of horses like Taj Mahal, who has dominated at Laurel, and Derby contenders like Ocelli could shape the outcome and set the stage for the final leg of the Triple Crown series.