Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park
Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths over Iron Honor. The 151st running of the race occurred at Laurel Park, with Chip Honcho finishing third.
Napoleon Solo (7-1) defeated Iron Honor in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday by 1 1/4 lengths. Chip Honcho finished third.
The 151st running of the Preakness occurred at Laurel Park. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo did not participate, resulting in a 14-horse field.
Taj Mahal, the top choice at 9-2 odds, took an early lead, covering the first quarter-mile in 22.66 seconds. Napoleon Solo passed Taj Mahal near the top of the stretch. Iron Honor, initially an 8-1 shot after being the 9-2 morning line favorite, challenged late but finished behind Napoleon Solo.
Attendance at Laurel Park was capped at 4,800 spectators.
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