For the first time in 151 years, the Preakness Stakes was held at @LaurelPark making for an unforgettable chapter in its illustrious history.
Jockey @jockeypacolopez, a US Champion Apprentice Jockey in 2008, captured the first Triple Crown race of his career aboard Napoleon Solo for trainer @CSummersRacing.
Here’s to a legacy that continues.
#Preakness151
In today’s memorable moment presented by @Prevagen, Napoleon Solo and Paco Lopez surged past the leaders at the top of the stretch and held off Iron Honor to capture the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park. A thrilling finish to a historic win!
The 151st @PreaknessStakes is 90 minutes away. We’ve got full, contender-by-contender analysis of the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown right here in our official Cheat Sheet presented by @1stbet: https://t.co/yqvT0Sx9Lj
Taj Mahal equals years of planning, investment, and horsemanship. To show up at the @PreaknessStakes with a now local horse that was born and raised in Florida, he was originally trained in California and is now making a name for himself in Maryland. It’s incredible to be here with the Russell family and to see Brittany driving the sport forward and putting women right at the center of big-race days. A lot of people played a role in getting us here today, and for that we are thankful. Let’s all have some fun. @MrsRussell26@NBCSports