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Napoleon Solo pulls ahead to win 2026 Preakness Stakes

Nypost · · 95 words · By Andrew Battifarano
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5 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm the specific running number (151st) of the Preakness Stakes.
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“Napoleon Solo, which had 10-1 odds right before the race, won the race at Laurel Park in Maryland.”
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Multiple sources confirm Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park. While one source lists morning-line odds as 9-1, the win and location are corroborated by CNN and other web results.
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web search NEUTRAL — In October, Napoleon Solo won New York's Champagne Stakes, beating Preakness rival Talkin, who came in second and was given 20-1 odds in the morning line for Saturday. Paco Lopez will ride Napoleon So…
https://www.aol.com/articles/meet-horses-running-preakness-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Preakness Stakes moves to Laurel Park without Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo.#10 Napoleon Solo (9-1). A disappointing start to his 3-year-old season with two fifth-place finishes at the G…
https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/2026-preakness-stakes…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Preakness Stakes has arrived at Laurel Park. Here is how to watch the entire event with results, TV time and odds.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/horses/triple/preaknes…
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“Taj Mahal, the 9/2 favorite, had the lead early on before Napoleon Solo took the lead ahead of the final stretch and held on.”
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CNN explicitly reports that the favorite, Taj Mahal, led for the majority of the race before being overtaken by Napoleon Solo going into the final turn.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Taj Mahal complex is enclosed by crenellated red sandstone walls on three sides, with the side facing the Yamuna river left open. Outside the complex walls, there are other mausoleums dedicated to…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal
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web search NEUTRAL — The favorite in the race, Taj Mahal, led the race for the vast majority of the contest until the race entered the final two turns. Napoleon Solo had been pushing Taj Mahal the whole race and eventuall…
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/16/sport/preakness-stakes-may-16…
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web search NEUTRAL — The allure of the Taj Mahal isn't just architectural. Seen as a memorial to true love, the Taj was built out of grief after the death of Mughal emperor Shah ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeIwMPaV858
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“Golden Tempo, who won the Kentucky Derby after a rollicking comeback, skipped the Preakness”
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Three independent cross-references (Nypost, Nbcwashington) confirm that Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipped the Preakness Stakes.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will be in the barn instead of keeping the Triple Crown dream alive.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/betting/cubs-vs-white-sox-odds…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — There won't be a Triple Crown winner this year with Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo sitting out
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/triple-crown/preak…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — it won't include Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/triple-crown/2026-…
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“owner Cherie DeVaux said they wanted to prioritize the horse’s long-term health.”
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The claim identifies Cherie DeVaux as the 'owner'. However, the evidence from FanDuel and Break The Web explicitly identifies Cherie DeVaux as the 'trainer'. While the reason for skipping (long-term health) is corroborated, the role of DeVaux is incorrectly stated as owner.
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web search NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo will not run in the 2026 Preakness. Who benefits the most from that decision?Citing a desire to give Golden Tempo more time, and to prioritize her horse’s health and long-term future, she…
https://www.fanduel.com/research/golden-tempo-skipping-preak…
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web search NEUTRAL — Key Points. Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness Stakes to focus on the Belmont Stakes. Trainer Cherie DeVaux cites horse’s health and long-term future as top priorities. Decision reignites debate ove…
https://thespun.com/trending/cherie-devaux-sparks-debate-aft…
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web search NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Derby winner. DeVaux later announced the horse would skip the Preakness, prioritizing Golden Tempo's recovery …
https://btw.co/node/10499046/golden-tempo/
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