What is the Miss Preakness Stakes?
The Miss Preakness Stakes is a Grade III Thoroughbred race held annually at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Contested at 6 furlongs on the dirt exclusively for 3-year-old fillies, it is run on Black-Eyed Susan Day as a prestigious undercard feature ahead of the Preakness Stakes. The race offers a purse of $150,000 and draws the top sophomore fillies in training targeting the summer sprint championship circuit. In 2026, with Pimlico Race Course undergoing a $400 million renovation, the Miss Preakness moves to Laurel Park alongside the Preakness Stakes for one historic edition.
When is the Miss Preakness Stakes in 2026?
The 2026 Miss Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Friday, May 15 at Laurel Park — a one-time venue change while its traditional home, Pimlico Race Course, undergoes a $400 million renovation. The 6-furlong sprint for 3-year-old fillies is run on Black-Eyed Susan Day as part of a rich undercard program preceding the 151st Preakness Stakes (G1) on Saturday. The race carries a purse of $150,000 and draws the top sophomore fillies in North America targeting the summer sprint championship circuit.
Miss Preakness Stakes History & Notable Winners
The Miss Preakness has a long tradition of showcasing the top 3-year-old fillies on the East Coast sprint scene each May. Run on the celebrated Black-Eyed Susan Day undercard at Pimlico Race Course, the Grade III fixture has produced numerous champions and Eclipse Award contenders over its history. The race consistently draws wide, competitive fields of sophomore fillies looking to establish themselves on the graded stakes trail heading into summer.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Echo Sound | Luis Saez | 1:11.14 |
| 2024 | Mystic Lake | Flavien Prat | 1:11.40 |
| 2023 | Maple Leaf Mel | Joel Rosario | 1:09.56 |
| 2022 | Lady Scarlet | Irad Ortiz Jr. | 1:10.07 |
| 2021 | Red Ghost | John R. Velazquez | 1:10.53 |
Last Updated on 05/11/2026
The Miss Preakness Stakes is the premier sprint stakes for 3-year-old fillies on Preakness weekend and one of the most anticipated undercard races on the Mid-Atlantic calendar each May.
