Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is skipping The Preakness to presumably prep for The Belmont next month at Saratoga. Despite his absence, the field is full of speed, pedigree, and storylines. With the Draw happening on Monday,

As previously announced, the Preakness field does not include Golden Tempo. Golden Tempo’s trainer Cherie DeVaux cited her horse’s health last week in announcing the decision to bypass the Preakness Stakes, which will take place on Saturday, two weeks after the running of the Kentucky Derby.

Iron Honor is the morning line favorite at 9-2 in a wide open Preakness this weekend that does not include Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo.

Which horses will run in the 2026 Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park? With Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo out, here's a look at the field.

These horses will be competing in this year’s Preakness Stakes, which is the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown.