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)
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 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)
Preakness a better test than Derby – Preakness a better measure of greatness than Kentucky Derby. (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)
Shackleford wins Preakness; Animal Kingdom 2nd – Soaked with sweat, Shackleford bucked and kicked until crewmen finally shoved him into the No. 5 gate at the Preakness. One ton of horseflesh all but screamed, “Get me out of here.” Less than two minutes after the gate sprang open, the nervous colt was a cool classic winner. Shackleford held off a late charge by the 2-1 favorite Animal Kingdom, spoiling yet another Triple Crown try and… (This story continues here)
Two worlds side by side at the Preakness – BALTIMORE Walk through a gate in a wooden fence in the middle of the Pimlico racetrack infield at the Preakness, and the world changes. On one side, bikini tops and cutoffs. Loud pop music and beach volleyball. Sandwiches from home and bottomless mugs of beer. Big-screen videos for watching the race. Read full article >> (This story continues here)
Preakness Stakes 2011 Results: Shackleford Upsets Animal Kingdom To Win Preakness – The 2011 Preakness Stakes is complete and Shackleford pulled the solid upset with an unofficial time of 1:56.47. Shackleford was a bit jumpy getting into the gate to start the race, but once he got going there was no stopping him. The final 200 yards of the race featured an interesting battle between Shackleford and Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness favorite Animal Kingdom, but there was … (This story continues here)
Preakness 2011: Morning Updated Odds And Final Expert Picks, Predictions, Post Time – The post time for the 2011 Preakness Stakes is just hours away and we’ve got a final look at the updated morning line which still has the favorite listed as Kentucky Derby winner, Animal Kingdom. At 2/1 odds, a lot of people are betting not just on the horses ability to run well on Saturday but on the hope of a possible Triple Crown winner for the first time since Affirmed in 1978. Post time for … (This story continues here)
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