Much more often than not, horses fail to live up to the regal names bestowed upon them. Maiden claiming races are filled with horses that have a "King" or "Queen" in their name. But if a horse ever justified its moniker, few did it as magnificently as Majestic Prince. Given a name that exuded class, Majestic Prince was indeed equine royalty during a short but spectacular 10-race career that saw him come heart-breakingly close to a Triple Crown sweep in 1969.
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2026 Preakness Stakes Cheat Sheet
This year’s Preakness Stakes on May 16 will be remembered as unique when racing historians look back years from now. The 151st edition of the second jewel in U.S. horse racing’s Triple Crown will be held for the first, and probably only, time at Laurel Park in suburban Baltimore, Md.
A Golden Opportunity to Flip the Script for Preakness Wild Card Napoleon Solo
Considering he is named after a television spy, it should come as no surprise that the Grade 1-winning 3-year-old Napoleon Solo’s career has been filled with thrills, drama, and plot twists.
Preakness Forefathers: ‘Mr. Preakness’ Makes the Middle Jewel a Destination
Charles John “Chick” Lang Jr. came by his involvement in horse racing naturally: his grandfather and father both played prominent roles in the sport, making the younger Lang’s lifetime investment in the sport inevitable. But this Chick took it to a new level: he played a multitude of roles during his time on the track, including the one he is most famous for as the man who made the Preakness Stakes what it is today.
