The 151st Preakness Horse Race

May 15, 2026, 22:24
UKSports

Introduction

The 151st Preakness race is on May 16, 2026. It is at Laurel Park in Maryland.

Main Body

The race is at Laurel Park because workers are fixing the old race track. A company called Churchill Downs paid 85 million dollars to own the race. Fourteen horses will run in the race. The winner of the Kentucky Derby is not here. He needs to rest. Brittany Russell is a trainer. She wants to be the first woman to win this race. The winners get a lot of money. The total prize is 2 million dollars. The first horse gets 1.2 million dollars. Jockeys also get money from big companies to wear logos on their clothes.

Conclusion

The race is on May 16 at Laurel Park. Many horses will run for a lot of money.

Learning

💰 Talking about Money

In this story, we see how to talk about money and owning things. This is very useful for A2 learners.

1. The Verb 'GET' We use get when we receive something.

  • The winners get a lot of money.
  • Jockeys also get money.

2. Numbers and Currency When we see a number and a currency (like dollars), we read it as a total amount:

  • 85 million dollars →\rightarrow $85,000,000
  • 2 million dollars →\rightarrow $2,000,000

3. To OWN vs. To HAVE

  • Own: To have the legal right to something (The company paid to own the race).
  • Have: To possess something (The winner is not here →\rightarrow He does not have a spot in the race).

Quick Guide: Money Words

WordMeaningExample
PrizeMoney for winningThe total prize is 2 million.
PaidGave money in the pastChurchill Downs paid 85 million.

Vocabulary Learning

track
A path or road for horses or cars
Example:The horse ran around the track during the race.
workers
People who do work
Example:Workers fixed the track to make it safe.
fixing
Repairing or making something right
Example:The workers are fixing the old race track.
old
Not new; aged
Example:The old track needed repair before the race.
company
An organization that sells goods or services
Example:The company paid money to own the race.
million
A large number, one thousand thousand
Example:The prize is 2 million dollars.
dollars
Money used in the United States
Example:They won many dollars in the competition.
horses
Animals that run in races
Example:Horses compete in the Preakness race.
trainer
A person who trains horses
Example:The trainer wants to win the race.
prize
Money or award given for winning
Example:The prize is the reward for the winner.