Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park
Napoleon Solo claimed victory in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 16, marking the first Triple Crown race win for jockey Paco Lopez and trainer Chad Summers. The three-year-old horse finished ahead of Iron Honor and Chip Honcho in the race held at Laurel Park.
Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 16, finishing ahead of Iron Honor and Chip Honcho. Jockey Paco Lopez and trainer Chad Summers achieved their first Triple Crown race victory with the three-year-old horse.
Iron Honor, trained by Chad Brown, secured second place. Chip Honcho, ridden by Jose Ortiz, finished third. The race marked the first time the Preakness Stakes took place at Laurel Park, as Pimlico Race Course undergoes renovations. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo did not compete in the Preakness Stakes, opting to focus on the Belmont Stakes.
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