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Iron Honor, the Gotham-winning Nyquist colt trained by Chad Brown, drew post 9 and is the 9-2 morning-line favorite for Preakness 151 at Laurel Park, in a 14-horse field—the largest since 2011—as Pimlico renovations moved the race. Taj Mahal drew the rail at 5-1, Ocelli 6-1, and Incredibolt 12-1; Brown hopes an early pacemaker sets up a relaxed trip for Iron Honor after a not-ideal last start.
A Preakness Stakes 2026 preview detailing the post-position draw, the jockey assignments, and the morning-line odds, along with updates on key contenders and changes such as Silent Tactic's withdrawal due to a hoof problem and Faust’s chances in related Maryland Sprint efforts led by trainer Steve Asmussen.
The post positions and morning lines for the 2023 Preakness Stakes have been drawn, with Kentucky Derby champ Mage installed as the 8-5 favorite after drawing Post 3. Mage will face seven rivals in the 1 3/16-mile classic for 3-year-olds at historic Pimlico Race Course. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will seek his record eighth Preakness Stakes success with National Treasure, who is rated third at 4-1 on the morning line after drawing Post 1.
The post-position draw for the 2023 Kentucky Derby will take place on Monday at Churchill Downs and will be streamed live on The Courier Journal's website and televised on WAVE-TV. Morning-line odds will be announced by Mike Battaglia, who has correctly predicted the Derby favorite 38 times in 49 opportunities since 1974. Last year's winner, Rich Strike, received the 20th post position.