Preakness Profile: Corona de Oro * The Racing Biz

Preakness Profile: Corona de Oro

Ran third in the Lexington

The Biz
May 16, 2026

11. Corona de Oro (30-1)

Color / Sex: Bay Colt
Bred / By: Kentucky / Willow Oaks Stable, LLC
Sire – Dam (Damsire): Bolt d’Oro, Lemon de Oro, by Lemon Drop Kid
Starts-Wins-Places-Shows / Earnings: 5-1-1-2 / $92,540
Jockey / Trainer: John Velazquez / Dallas Stewart
Owner: On Our Own Stable, LLC, Commonwealth Stable, U Racing Stables, LLC, Saints or Sinners, Titletown Racing, LLC, Jim Nichols, Edwin S. Barker, Daniel Rivers, John Haines, and Dallas Stewart

Corona de Oro enters the Preakness as a steadily improving colt who may still have upside. He broke his maiden impressively at Fair Grounds before finishing third in the Lexington Stakes after battling on the lead throughout. Though lightly raced, he has shown professionalism and consistency against quality competition.

The Dallas Stewart trainee is by Bolt d’Oro out of a mare by Lemon Drop Kid, a pedigree that strongly suggests stamina. Bolt d’Oro offspring have generally improved with maturity, and the female side adds classic-distance influences. His bloodlines indicate the Preakness distance should suit him well.

Corona de Oro likely will race forwardly placed, perhaps just behind the main speed. He has shown enough determination to stay involved late and could outrun his odds if he continues progressing.

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