The 151st Preakness Horse Race

May 16, 2026, 20:21
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Introduction

The Preakness Stakes horse race is on Saturday, May 16, 2026. It is at Laurel Park in Maryland.

Main Body

The race is at Laurel Park because workers are fixing the old Pimlico track. Only 4,800 people can watch the race. The state of Maryland is buying the race brand. Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby, but he will not run in this race. Now, no horse can win the Triple Crown this year. Fourteen horses will run. Iron Honor is the favorite to win. Brittany Russell wants to be the first woman trainer to win. The winner gets $1.2 million. The total prize money is $2 million. This is less money than the Kentucky Derby. NBC and Peacock will show the race on TV.

Conclusion

The race has a new place and new horses. The race will go back to Pimlico in 2027.

Learning

⚡️ The "Future" Shortcut

In this story, we see how to talk about things that haven't happened yet. Instead of complex rules, look at the word will.

How it works: Will + Action →\rightarrow Future

Examples from the text:

  • He will not run (No action in the future)
  • Fourteen horses will run (Action in the future)
  • The race will go back (Action in the future)

💰 Comparing Numbers

To reach A2, you need to describe things using "more" or "less."

Pattern: Less + Noun + than + Other Thing →\rightarrow Small amount comparison

From the text: This is\text{This is} less money than the Kentucky Derby\text{the Kentucky Derby}.

📍 Place Words

Notice how the text connects an event to a location:

  • At →\rightarrow Used for a specific spot (at Laurel Park)
  • In →\rightarrow Used for a city, state, or country (in Maryland)

Vocabulary Learning

race (n.)
an event where people or animals compete in speed
Example:The race was held on Saturday.
horse (n.)
an animal used for riding or racing
Example:The horse galloped across the field.
track (n.)
a path or course for racing
Example:The track was smooth and wide.
workers (n.)
people who do manual or skilled jobs
Example:Workers fixed the track.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:People watched the race from the stands.
watch (v.)
to look at something closely
Example:People watch the race on TV.
state (n.)
a part of a country
Example:Maryland is the state where the race is.
win (v.)
to be the best or succeed
Example:The horse will win the race.
trainer (n.)
a person who trains animals or athletes
Example:The trainer prepares the horse.
winner (n.)
the person or thing that wins
Example:The winner received a prize.
prize (n.)
money or a gift given for winning
Example:The prize money was $1.2 million.
show (v.)
to display or broadcast
Example:The race will show on TV.