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- The United States will host the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on May 16, 2026, with a 7:01 p.m. time.
- Iron Honor opens as the morning-line favorite at 9-2 after the Wood Memorial on April 4.
- Irad Ortiz Jr., Jose Ortiz and Luis Saez will each ride a contender seeking first Preakness win.
- NBC will air the race from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Only 4,800 fans may attend Laurel Park because Pimlico is under renovation.
