This year’s venue for the second gem of the Triple Crown of horseracing was different than years past, but Baltimore’s charm was alive and well at Laurel Park. Napoleón Solo, ridden by jockey Paco López, won the 151st Preakness Stakes. Check out scenes from this year’s Preakness in th is photo gallery by Maggie Jones: Cheryl watches the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Three women freshen up in the bathroom of Laurel Park at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A man sports some Maryland flag-patterned pants at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A woman kicks her shoes off at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A couple watches the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. The crowd is reflected in the sunglasses of a woman attending the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A group of men watch the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A member of No Limits Skydiving takes a dive at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A woman places a bet at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A man places a bet at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Two women sit in the rafters of Laurel Park at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Casey Ryan and Prince Johnson converse at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Two women place bets at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Jockeys and horses race at Laurel Park on May 16, 2026. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A man looks through his binoculars at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Napoleon Solo crosses the finish line to win the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Horses race in the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Paco López smiles after winning the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Napoleón Solo cools off after winning the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Trumpeteers get ready to perform the “Call to Post” at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A jockey looks up at the sky at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A group of men place bets at the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. The crowd watches the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. ...read more read less