The Unpredictable Allure of Horse Racing's Middle Jewel The Preakness Stakes often takes a backseat to its more illustrious counterparts, the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes.
However, this year's edition defied expectations with Napoleon Solo emerging victorious in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The win marked a triumphant return to form for trainer Chad Summers and owner Al Gold, who had been questioning whether their charge was up to the task.