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Source: Fox News
Summary
Napoleon Solo won the 2026 Preakness Stakes, edging out favorite Taj Mahal in the final stretch. Iron Honor finished second, and Ocelli, one of the horses that ran in the Kentucky Derby, finished fourth. The race was run without the Kentucky Derby winner for the second year in a row, and a $1 superhighfive paid out $12,015.70.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Napoleon Solo’s move on the outside was the turning point, just like we’ve seen before.
Taj Mahal’s slow start allowed Napoleon Solo to catch up, and Iron Honor’s late push wasn’t enough.
Ocelli’s fourth-place finish was a repeat of its Kentucky Derby performance.
This one felt recognizable early, and the result wasn’t surprising by the end.
Original observation: The race was won without the Kentucky Derby winner for the second year in a row, a pattern we’ve seen develop in recent years.
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Author: Evan Null
