America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents four key takeaways from the 151st Preakness Stakes May 16 and other races over the weekend at Laurel Park, which hosted the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown due to an ongoing reconstruction project at Pimlico Race Course.
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Ka Ying Rising Again Leads Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, White Abarrio Ranked Fifth
Sprinting sensation Ka Ying Rising [130] leads the second edition of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for 2026. The Hong Kong-based gelding started extended his winning streak to 20 during the second period of recordkeeping by Longines, taking a Group 2 stakes and then a Group 1 at Sha Tin each by 4 ¼-length margins. Three horses – English Two Thousand Guineas winner Bow Echo, Hong Kong’s long-distance standout Romantic Warrior, and French-bred and based Group 1 winer Daryz – hold a 126 ranking from Longines.
Preakness Result Could Shake Up Triple Crown Power Rankings
Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.
2026 Preakness Stakes at a Glance
The 151st Preakness Stakes may lack the star power of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, but it should be o highly interesting betting race. Yes, Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not be there.
