Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park

Why it matters locally: The Preakness Stakes, a major event in Maryland's horse racing industry, was held at Laurel Park this year due to ongoing renovations at Pimlico Race Course, bringing significant attention and economic activity to the Laurel area.

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.