INDEPENDENT SPORTS BETTING ANALYSIS

Preakness Stakes Recap: Napoleon Solo Wins at 7-1, Sets Up Belmont Showdown with Golden Tempo

Napoleon Solo stalked Taj Mahal through a slow early pace, swept past the hometown favorite at the top of the stretch, and held off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park. Jockey Paco Lopez and trainer Chad Summers collected $1.2 million from the $2 million purse. The $2 exacta paid $107.20. Full order of finish, payouts, and Belmont implications.