Napoleon Solo, ridden by jockey Paco Lopez, won the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in Laurel Maryland, in a time of 1:58.69. The thoroughbred overtook Taj Mahal, who led from the start, at the top of the home stretch, followed by Iron Honor, withNaploean Solo separating and holding off by 1.25 lengths. Chip Honcho showed at four and a half lengths behind.
The race was held at Laurel Park while multi-stage renovations are being done at Pimlico Race Track over the next three years. The race will return to Pimlico in 2027.
None of the top-three finishers ran in the Kentucky Derby, and only three Derby horses ran, with Ocelli finishing the highest in fourth.
My take: Should be a fun Belmont Stakes in three weeks. Derby winner Golden Tempo will be in the race and early indications are Napoleon Solo will be in the field, as well. That race will be held at Saratoga Race Course before returning to Belmont park in 2027.
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Napoleon Solo wins Preakness
Napoleon Solo, ridden by jockey Paco Lopez, won the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in Laurel Maryland, in a time of 1:58.69. The thoroughbred overtook Taj Mahal, who led from the start, at the top of the home stretch, followed by Iron Honor, with Naploean Solo separating and holding off by 1.25 lengths. Chip Honcho showed at four and a half lengths behind.
The race was held at Laurel Park while multi-stage renovations are being done at Pimlico Race Track over the next three years. The race will return to Pimlico in 2027.
None of the top-three finishers ran in the Kentucky Derby, and only three Derby horses ran, with Ocelli finishing the highest in fourth.
My take: Should be a fun Belmont Stakes in three weeks. Derby winner Golden Tempo will be in the race and early indications are Napoleon Solo will be in the field, as well. That race will be held at Saratoga Race Course before returning to Belmont park in 2027.
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