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Preakness 2026: Iron Honor favorite as Derby winner sits out; Demling's bold longshots
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Preakness 2026: Demling bets on Iron Honor and Incredibolt as Taj Mahal looms
After the draw for the 2026 Preakness at Laurel Park, Iron Honor is the 9-2 favorite with Incredibolt at 5-1 and Ocelli at 6-1; Taj Mahal sits at 5-1 among favorites, but Demling has Taj Mahal not hitting the board, instead backing Iron Honor and Incredibolt and highlighting an epic longshot with a real chance to win, with full picks available on SportsLine.
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