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No Triple Crown: Shackleford Wins Preakness

Animal Kingdom comes up short after late charge

By the Associated Press

Posted May 21, 2011 5:33 PM CDT

(AP) – No Triple Crown again this year: Shackleford won today's Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. He fended off a late charge by Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom, who finished just a half-length behind, ahead of third-place finisher Astrology. Shackleford also ran in the Derby, but he finished fourth after leading most of that race.

Shackleford, with Jesus Castanon aboard, crosses the finish line with Animal Kingdom in second.
Shackleford, with Jesus Castanon aboard, crosses the finish line with Animal Kingdom in second.   (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Shackleford, ridden by Jesus Castanon, won today's Preakness.
Shackleford, ridden by Jesus Castanon, won today's Preakness.   (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Shackleford leads the pack.
Shackleford leads the pack.   (AP Photo/Jim Dietz)
Preakness winner Shackleford, right, with Jesus Castanon aboard, wins the 136th Preakness.
Preakness winner Shackleford, right, with Jesus Castanon aboard, wins the 136th Preakness.   (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Shackleford works out Thursday at Pimlico.
Shackleford works out Thursday at Pimlico.   (AP Photo/Garry Jones)
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horse racing • Preakness Stakes • Animal Kingdom • Pimlico • Shackleford

 
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