Laurel Park hosts the 2026 Preakness as expert touts Taj Mahal among longshots
CBS Sports highlights horse racing expert Jody Demling’s 2026 Preakness Stakes picks for May 16 at Laurel Park, where Crude Velocity is the 4-1 favorite and Golden Tempo is skipping the race. Demling, renowned for nailing past winners, also backs 20-1 longshot Taj Mahal, who is undefeated at Laurel Park (3-for-3), plus another strong sleeper. Full selections and the projected leaderboard are available on SportsLine.