Napoleon Solo wins Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park

U.S. Napoleon Solo wins Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park By Kiki Intarasuwan Kiki Intarasuwan News Editor Kiki Intarasuwan is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Read Full Bio Kiki Intarasuwan May 16, 2026 / 7:14 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses in what is the race's biggest field in 15 years.Napoleon Solo entered the race with 8-1 morning odds. The second jewel of the Triple Crown was held at Laurel Park in Maryland for the first time due to a major renovation project at Pimlico Race Course, which is expected to be completed next year.Although the 1 3/16-mile long race was held a smaller venue, the Run for the Black-Eyed Susans was stacked with horses. The last time 14 horses raced in the Preakness was in 2011, when Shackleford beat Derby winner Animal Kingdom by half a length.It is another year without a Triple Crown contender because Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipped the Preakness Stakes. Trainer Cherie DeVaux, the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, said she wanted to give Golden Tempo "a little more time following such a tremendous effort."This is a developing story. Check back for updates. More from CBS News Events, parking and more for the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park