how many horses are running in the preakness
For the 2026 Preakness Stakes, there are 9 horses currently listed as running in the race.
The nine named runners are: American Promise, Clever Again, Goal Oriented, Gosger, Heart Of Honor, Journalism, Pay Billy, River Thames, and Sandman.
A quick extra note: the Preakness can allow up to 14 starters, but this year’s edition is expected to have a smaller field of nine.
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