| Incredibolt — 2026 Preakness Stakes Profile | |
|---|---|
| Horse | Incredibolt |
| Sire | Bolt d'Oro |
| Owner | Pin Oak Stud LLC |
| Trainer | Riley Mott |
| Jockey | J. Torres |
| Post Position | 12 |
| Morning Line Odds | 5-1 |
| Running Style | Versatile Stalker / Mid-Pack Closer |
| Top Speed Figure | 113 (HRN) |
| Race | 151st Preakness Stakes, Laurel Park |
| Distance | 1 3/16 Miles (Dirt) |
| Previous Start | 6th. 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), Churchill Downs |
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Incredibolt arrives at the 151st Preakness Stakes with a resume that demands respect. The Bolt d'Oro colt trained by Riley Mott owns a 113 top speed figure from his maiden win at Churchill Downs, stakes wins at the G3 and Listed levels, and a Kentucky Derby sixth that came in a deep field won by Golden Tempo. Pin Oak Stud LLC's colt draws post 12 with J. Torres in the irons at 5-1 on the morning line — co-favorite territory that reflects genuine Grade I form rather than hype. The question is not whether Incredibolt belongs here. The question is whether post 12 and a Derby sixth that showed regression from his peak figures can be overcome in the Preakness.
What separates Incredibolt from the other co-favorites in this field is his stakes record. He won the 2026 Virginia Derby (LS) at Colonial Downs with a 111 figure and the 2025 Street Sense (G3) at Churchill Downs with a 101 — two wins on two different dirt tracks, showing genuine versatility. His 104 preliminary figure in the Kentucky Derby is competitive. Riley Mott does not enter horses in the Preakness to finish sixth twice. Let's break down what you actually need to know before you build your Preakness Stakes betting ticket around Incredibolt.
| Date | Track | Race Type | Distance | Surface | Finish | 1st Place (Fig) | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2/26 | CD | G1 | 1 1/4M | Dirt | 6th (104) | Golden Tempo (109) | Renegade (109) | Ocelli (108) | 2:02.27 |
| 3/14/26 | CNL | Listed Stakes | 1 1/8M | Dirt-Fast | 1st (111) | Incredibolt (111) | Grittiness (106) | Confessional (105) | 1:47.76 |
| 1/31/26 | GP | G3 | 1 1/16M | Dirt-Fast | 6th (74) | Nearly (112) | Bravaro (104) | Project Ace (101) | 1:44.52 |
| 10/26/25 | CD | G3 | 1 1/16M | Dirt-Fast | 1st (101) | Incredibolt (101) | Universe (98) | Very Connected (95) | 1:44.67 |
| 9/28/25 | CD | 1M | 1M | Dirt-Fast | 1st (113) | Incredibolt (113) | Carson Street (110) | Sartorial (105) | 1:36.29 |
| 8/22/25 | ELP | Msw | 6F | Dirt-Fast | 4th (85) | Fuel (102) | Zamboni (96) | Fuzzbuster (89) | 1:10.61 |
Incredibolt's running style is versatile — he has won stalking and closing, he has won at multiple distances, and he has won on multiple dirt tracks. Post 12 is the one thing working against him in this race. In his Virginia Derby win at Colonial Downs, he broke from a clean mid-field position and had a straightforward trip to the wire. In the Kentucky Derby sixth, he broke from further outside and never found a clean lane. The pattern is clear: when Incredibolt gets a clean early trip, he finishes. When he gets shuffled wide and has to work for position, his figure drops. Post 12 in a 14-horse field at Laurel Park sets up the same trip problem he had at Churchill Downs.
The difference is the smaller field. The Preakness, with 14 horses, is significantly less chaotic than the Kentucky Derby, with its maximum field. Torres is an experienced jockey who can find gaps, and Mott will have drilled this scenario in preparation. Incredibolt's 111 figure in the Virginia Derby came just two starts ago — that is recent, relevant, and elite-level form. If Torres can get him into a comfortable tracking position through the first turn from post 12, the talent is unquestionably there to win a Grade I at Laurel Park.
Incredibolt needs pace, and he is going to get it. Taj Mahal at post 1 is a front-runner who wants the lead. Chip Honcho at post 6 is an early presser who will challenge for it. Napoleon Solo at post 10 and Corona de Oro at post 11 are both pace-oriented horses that add to the early pressure. If two or three of these horses fight through the first half mile at honest fractions, the race sets up perfectly for a mid-pack closer with a 111 figure. Incredibolt sitting in eighth or ninth position through the first turn, conserving energy while the pace horses grind each other down, is exactly the scenario Riley Mott is betting on.
The Holy Bull sixth at Gulfstream in January — where he ran a 74 — is the one number in his past performances that demands explanation. That figure is dramatically below everything else he has run. Either it was a troubled trip, an off day, or a physical issue that has since been resolved. His 111 in the Virginia Derby two starts later suggests it was an aberration. Bettors need to decide whether they are comfortable dismissing that figure entirely. At 5-1, the market already has. Check the Belmont Stakes betting guide if you are building a Triple Crown sequence this spring.
Here is the practical breakdown for how sharp bettors should think about using Incredibolt on a ticket at 5-1.
Win Single: Legitimate. A 111 speed figure two starts back, a proven multi-track winner, and a pace scenario that sets up for closers makes Incredibolt one of the stronger win single cases on the board at 5-1. The post-12 draw is the only real reservation.
Exacta: Incredibolt on top with Iron Honor, Ocelli, or Talkin underneath. All three are closers who will benefit from the same pace scenario. A three-horse exacta wheel from Incredibolt costs $6 at a $2 base.
Trifecta: Use Incredibolt on top, with Iron Honor and Talkin filling second and third. These three horses represent the best closing profiles in the field, and the pace scenario strongly favors all of them finishing ahead of the speed horses.
Superfecta: Incredibolt on top, Iron Honor and Talkin in second and third, with Ocelli, Napoleon Solo, and Pretty Boy Miah spread across the fourth slot. A $0.10 base superfecta with this structure gives you solid coverage at a manageable cost. Check the full horse betting guide for structuring exotic tickets efficiently.
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Imagine if Incredibolt wins the Preakness… and THIS is how he got into the race. Incredibolt was doing well after running sixth in the Kentucky Derby, so trainer Riley Mott called his dad, Bill Mott, to get his thoughts.
Incredibolt's Preakness Chances
Incredibolt finished 6th in the Kentucky Derby, showing a strong late run. "Two runners of the Kentucky Derby will take part in preakness, Incredibolt who finished 6th, 3rd place winner Ocelli who has yet to win a race and Great White who was scratched at the gate after he fell over"
Incredibolt opened at 5-1 on the morning line for the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on May 16, 2026. He drew post position 12 in the 14-horse field. The 5-1 morning line reflects his Virginia Derby win, his 111 speed figure, and Riley Mott's reputation for producing horses at peak condition in major races.
Incredibolt is trained by Riley Mott and ridden by J. Torres from post 12 at Laurel Park. Mott is one of the most accomplished trainers in American racing with a deep record in Grade I stakes races.
Incredibolt is a strong win single at 5-1 and the most defensible trifecta key in the field. Pair him on top with Iron Honor and Talkin underneath for a pace-collapse structure. A $0.10 superfecta with Incredibolt on top and closers filling the remaining slots gives you full coverage at manageable cost. Visit the BC free bet page at US Racing for current promotions.
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