2011 Preakness Stakes
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Contents
Payout
The 136th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule
| Program Number |
Horse Name |
Win |
Place |
Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Shackleford | $27.20 | $10.20 | $6.80 |
| 11 | Animal Kingdom | - | $4.20 | $3.60 |
| 1 | Astrology | - | - | $8.00 |
- $2 Exacta: (5-11) paid $114.10[4]
- $1 Trifecta: (5-11-1) paid $700.90[4]
- $1 Superfecta: (5-11-1-10) paid $3,106.30[4]
Full chart
A full field of 14 was drawn for the race. Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom was installed as the 2-1 early line favorite.[2] Also close Derby finishers Mucho Macho Man and Shackleford entered the race while Nehro, the 2nd-place finisher opted not to contest in this race.[2]
| Finish Position |
Lengths Behind |
Post Position |
Horse name | Trainer | Jockey | Owner | Morning Line Odds |
Post Time Odds |
Purse Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0 | 5 | Shackleford | Dale Romans | Jesús Castañón | Michael Lauffer & W. D. Cubbedge |
12–1 | 12.60–1 | $1,150,000 |
| 2nd | 1⁄2 | 11 | Animal Kingdom | H. Graham Motion | John R. Velazquez | Team Valor | 2–1 favorite |
2.30–1 favorite |
$200,000 |
| 3rd | 1 3⁄4 | 1 | Astrology | Steve Asmussen | Mike E. Smith | Stonestreet Stables | 15–1 | 15.50–1 | $110,000 |
| 4th | 41⁄4 | 10 | Dialed In | Nicholas P. Zito | Julien Leparoux | Robert V. LaPuenta | 9–2 | 4.40–1 | $60,000 |
| 5th | 61⁄4 | 8 | Dance City | Todd Pletcher | Ramon Dominguez | Edward P. Evans | 12–1 | 11.50–1 | $30,000 |
| 6th | 7 1⁄2 | 9 | Mucho Macho Man | Kathy Ritvo | Rajiv Maragh | Reeves Thoroughbred Racing | 6–1 | 5.20–1 | |
| 7th | 9 | 3 | King Congie | Thomas Albertrani | Robby Albarado | West Point Thoroughbreds | 20–1 | 21.90–1 | |
| 8th | 9 3⁄4 | 14 | Mr. Commons | John Shirreffs | Victor Espinoza | St. George Farm | 20–1 | 32.90–1 | |
| 9th | 111⁄4 | 12 | Isn't He Perfect | Doodnauth Shivmangal | Edgar Prado | Kharag Stables | 30–1 | 30.90–1 | |
| 10th | 12 1⁄2 | 13 | Concealed Identity | Edmond Gaudet | Sheldon Russell | Linda Gaudet & Morris Bailey |
30–1 | 25.70–1 | |
| 11th | 13 3⁄4 | 2 | Norman Asbjornson | Chris Grove | Julian Pimental | Thomas McClay & Harry Nye |
30–1 | 42.70–1 | |
| 12th | 15 | 6 | Sway Away | Jeff Bonde | Garrett Gomez | Batman Stable | 15–1 | 12.30–1 | |
| 13th | 221⁄4 | 7 | Midnight Interlude | Bob Baffert | Martin Garcia | Arnold Zetcher | 15–1 | 13.60–1 | |
| 14th | 22 1⁄2 | 4 | Flashpoint | Wesley Ward | Cornelio Velasquez | Peachtree Stable | 20–1 | 16.50–1 |
- Winning Breeder: Michael Lauffer and W.D. Cubbedge; (KY)
- Final Time – 1:56:47
- Track Condition – Fast
- Total Attendance: 118,356[3]
Running
Shackleford held off a late charge by Animal Kingdom. Shackleford battled Flashpoint for the lead through a quick opening quarter-mile of 22.69 seconds, just a fifth of a second off the Preakness record.[5]
Bonus Stakes
- A $550,000 bonus was awarded to Shackleford's connections for his victory in the Preakness because of his participation in the Fountain of Youth Stakes and a top-three finish in the Florida Derby. His owners were awarded $500,000 while his trainer Dale Romans earned $50,000 in bonus money.[5]
Notable achievements
- First victory in a Triple Crown race for jockey Jesus Castanon and trainer Dale Romans[5]
See also
References
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