Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor to win the Preakness
Summary
Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes horse race at Laurel Park, beating Iron Honor by a little over one length. The race had 14 horses, and it was the first Preakness win for Napoleon Solo’s trainer and jockey.Key Facts
- Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in Maryland.
- Iron Honor finished second, about 1 1/4 lengths behind Napoleon Solo.
- Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo did not race in the Preakness this year.
- Taj Mahal was the race favorite but finished 10th after leading early.
- The race was held at Laurel Park because Pimlico is being rebuilt.
- Attendance was limited to 4,800 people, making it a smaller event than usual.
- Trainer Chad Summers and jockey Paco Lopez earned their first Triple Crown race win.
- The race included its largest field since 2011, with 14 horses running.
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