In this week's On Racing: The eight years since 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify have been fraught with chaos and controversy. With Kentucky Derby winners frequently skipping the Preakness, it might be time to change the Triple Crown schedule.

After pari-mutuel pools closed the evening of May 15, grade 3 winner Incredibolt and multiple stakes winner Taj Mahal were bidding for Preakness Stakes (G1) favoritism at 5-1 each.

It wasn't the Kentucky Oaks (G1), but for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., it was as sweet as could be.

Preakness Stakes (G1) notes from Laurel Park

Showing toughness on the front end, Navajo Warrior delivered a 2 3/4-length victory in his graded stakes debut May 15 at Laurel Park in the $250,000 Pimlico Special Stakes (G3).

Returning to Maryland for the first time since her 2025 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan (G2) triumph, Margie's Intention snapped a yearlong winless streak by capturing the $123,750 Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes at Laurel Park May 15.

Paul Verderosa looks ahead to the Preakness & the Dinner Party at Laurel Park.

Coming from off the pace while defending her home track from shippers, Peach Tie takes the $148,500 Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) for Sheldon and Brittany Russell.

Taj Mahal has an advantage that has become a rarity in the May 16 Preakness Stakes (G1) in recent years: racing experience over the track. Will the race's move to Laurel Park give him the edge?

The Saratoga Breakfast and Thoroughbred Farm Tour experience includes a buffet-style breakfast at Saratoga Race Course, followed by a 60- to 90-minute guided tour, before returning to Saratoga for an afternoon of live racing.