Napoleon Solo wins Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park
Summary
Napoleon Solo won the 151st Preakness Stakes horse race, held at Laurel Park for the first time. Jockey Paco Lopez and trainer Chad Summers both earned their first Preakness victory.Key Facts
- Napoleon Solo won against 13 other horses in the Preakness Stakes.
- The race was held at Laurel Park, Maryland, instead of Pimlico due to renovations.
- The Preakness had 14 horses, the largest field since 2011.
- Jockey Paco Lopez won the Preakness for the first time in his second ride.
- Trainer Chad Summers earned his first Preakness win.
- Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo did not run in this race to rest after the Derby.
- The Preakness is the second race in the Triple Crown series.
- The prize money for the race was $2 million.
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