There is something deeply special about attending the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park rather than Pimlico. Tradition matters, certainly, and Pimlico’s history is woven into the soul of Maryland racing.

Napoleon Solo, ridden by Paco Lopez, won the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park as horse safety advocates rallied outside following the death of a horse on Friday.

A horse died after the opening race on Friday at Laurel Park, prompting renewed criticism from animal advocates as Preakness weekend festivities began. Hit Zero, trained by Brittany Russell and owned by ItsTheJHo LLC and Evan Trommer,

LAUREL, Md. (7News) — After the deaths of horses at Laurel Park prompted an investigation and temporary closure of the race track, racing is set to resume Saturday, sources told 7News Maryland Bureau Chief Brad Bell. 7News learned that a consultant hired ...

The odds are Laurel Park will never see another big crowd as it hosts the Preakness Stakes today and then transitions into retirement as a training track. Laurel opened in 1911 and, from its start, competed as a distant second to Pimlico in Maryland.

Bring the Smoke proved up to the task of his stakes debut May 16 at Laurel Park as he rallied strongly through the stretch to win the $150,000 Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3).

Gene Menez revealed his Preakness Stakes 2026 picks for the second leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, May 16 at Laurel Park in Maryland

The 151st running of the Preakness will be held today at Laurel Park. Iron Honor, trained by Chad Brown, is the 9-2 morning-line favorite.