All You Need To Know About 'Preakness'

Preakness a better test than Derby – Preakness a better measure of greatness than Kentucky Derby. (This story continues here)

The Preakness: More important than its glamorous Kentucky Derby cousin – The Preakness may be America’s greatest horse race. That‘s probably not as important a boast as it used to be, given the sport of king’s long US decline. But the underappreciated middle leg of the Triple Crown is a superior sporting moment to its more glamorous Kentucky Derby cousin. (This story continues here)

Mark Beech: Five things we learned from the 136th Preakness Stakes – Five things we learned from the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico: (This story continues here)

Animal Kingdom very close, but can’t win Preakness – Animal Kingdom trainer Graham Motion had no complaints about finishing second in the Preakness — even if the close call ruined his dream of winning the Triple Crown. Animal Kingdom, the Kentucky Derby winner, came from far back to make a run at Shackleford on Saturday in the Preakness. Although the late charge came up short, Motion was anything but despondent. (This story continues here)

The 136th Preakness Stakes – BALTIMORE, MD – MAY 21: Jockey Jesus Castanon smiles after crossing the finish line aboard Shackleford #5 to win the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 21, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. (This story continues here)

Preakness Winner Ends Triple Crown Hopes Again – Preakness Stakes winner Shackleford ended Animal Kingdom’s bid for horse racing’s Triple Crown Saturday. Host Liane Hansen has more. (This story continues here)

Preakness winner Shackleford likely to face Animal Kingdom again in Belmont Stakes – BALTIMORE. – Shackleford, who won the 136th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, came out of the race well, and his chances of running in the Belmont Stakes on June 11 are “better than 50-50,” his trainer, Dale Romans, said Sunday morning here at Pimlico. (This story continues here)

Preakness 2011 Video Replay: Shackleford Holds Off Animal Kingdom Charge – The 2011 Preakness was a fast race with Shackleford getting out to an early lead and holding on through the final stretch as Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom made a furious late charge. Animal Kingom, the heavy favorite, had some early trouble that jockey John Velazquez was caused by some mud flying into the horses face. Dialed In also started slow and made strong finish to end up fourth … (This story continues here)

Preakness 2011: Live updates, video, results, odds – Preakness Day live updates and analysis. Video from Daily Racing Form ’s national handicapper, Mike Watchmaker, and other DRF reporters at Pimlico for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes . Watch for interviews, updates, and handicapping insights throughout the day as well as reactions after the race. (This story continues here)

Preakness 2011 Results: Video Of Shackleford’s Pimlico Victory Over Animal Kingdom – The 2011 Preakness Stakes are officially in the books and Shackleford pulled off the big upset as a 12-1 underdog. Shackleford held off a late charge from Kentucky Derby winner and 5/2 race favorite Animal Kingdom to claim the $666,000 race purse . Although Animal Kingdom made a last second charge to lose by three quarters of a length, there was not nearly as much as drama as might … (This story continues here)