2011 Preakness Stakes

136th running of the Preakness Stakes Dirt 136th Preakness Stakes The Preakness Stakes 11 Preak Logo.jpg "The Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown" "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans" Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States May 21, 2011 Shackleford 1:56.47 12.6-1 Jesús Castañón Dale Romans Fast 118,356 2010 2012 The 2011 Preakness Stakes was the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes and was won by Shackleford.Preakness 2011: Animal Kingdom Seeks Second Leg In Triple Crown Michael Smith http://chicago.sbnation.com/2011/5/21/2182743/preakness-2011-animal-kingdom-seeks-second-leg-in-triple-crown SB Nation May 21, 2011 May 21, 2011 July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721211437/http://chicago.sbnation.com/2011/5/21/2182743/preakness-2011-animal-kingdom-seeks-second-leg-in-triple-crown dead The race took place on May 21, 2011, and was televised in the United States on the NBC television network. The post time was 6:18 p.m. EDT (10:18 p.m. UTC).Preakness 2011: Animal Kingdom made the 2-1 favorite in 14-horse field Jennie Rees http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20110518/SPORTS08/305180120/Preakness-2011-Animal-Kingdom-made-2-1-favorite-14-horse-field The Courier-Journal May 18, 2011 May 19, 2011 The race was the 12th race on a card of 13 races. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 118,356, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 2011.2011 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section). The Maryland Jockey Club reported official Total Attendance as 118,356. This is listed as 107,398 Pimlico on-site attendance and 10,958 at Laurel on-site attendance. Payout The 136th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule Program Number Horse Name Win Place Show5 Shackleford US$27.20 $10.20 $6.8011 Animal Kingdom – $4.20 $3.601 Astrology - - $8.00 $2 Exacta: (5-11) paid $114.1012th Race, Pimlico, May 21, 2011 Equibase Equibase 2011-05-21 2011-05-21 http://www.equibase.com/static/chart/pdf/PIM052111USA12.pdf https://www.webcitation.org/5yrHiKnZB?url=http://www.dynamicwebspace.com/10MB/duke_andy/PIM052111USA12.pdf May 22, 2011 live $1 Trifecta: (5-11-1) paid $700.90 $1 Superfecta: (5-11-1-10) paid $3,106.30 The 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. 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. Finish PositionMargin (lengths)Post PositionHorse nameJockeyTrainerOwnerMorning Line OddsPost Time OddsPurse Earnings1st 0 5 Shackleford Jesus Castanon Dale Romans Michael Lauffer & William D. Cubbedge12.0 12–112.6 12.60–1$1,150,0002nd1 211 Animal Kingdom John Velazquez H. Graham Motion Team Valor02.0 2–1 favorite02.3 2.30–1 favorite$200,0003rd1 3 41 Astrology Mike E. Smith Steve Asmussen Stonestreet Stables15.0 15–115.5 15.50–1$110,0004th41 410 Dialed In Julien Leparoux Nicholas P. Zito Robert V. LaPenta04.5 9–204.4 4.40–1$60,0005th61 48 Dance City Ramon Domínguez Todd Pletcher Edward P. Evans12.0 12–111.5 11.50–1$30,0006th7 1 29 Mucho Macho Man Rajiv Maragh Kathy Ritvo Reeves Thoroughbred Racing06.0 6–105.2 5.20–17th93 King Congie Robby Albarado Thomas Albertrani West Point Thoroughbreds20.0 20–121.9 21.90–18th9 3 414 Mr. Commons Victor Espinoza John Shirreffs St. George Farm20.0 20–132.9 32.90–19th111 412 Isn't He Perfect Edgar Prado Doodnauth Shivmangal Kharag Stables30.0 30–130.9 30.90–110th12 1 213 Concealed Identity Sheldon Russell Edmond Gaudet Linda Gaudet & Morris Bailey30.0 30–125.7 25.70–111th13 3 42 Norman Asbjornson Julian Pimental Chris Grove Thomas McClay & Harry Nye30.0 30–142.7 42.70–112th156 Sway Away Garrett Gomez Jeffrey L. Bonde Batman Stable15.0 15–112.3 12.30–113th221 47 Midnight Interlude Martin Garcia Bob Baffert Arnold Zetcher15.0 15–113.6 13.60–114th22 1 24 Flashpoint Cornelio Velásquez Wesley Ward Peachtree Stable20.0 20–116.5 16.50–1 Winning Breeder: Michael Lauffer and W.D. Cubbedge; (KY) Final Time – 1:56.47 Track Condition – Fast Total Attendance: 118,356 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.Shackleford wins Preakness https://www.espn.com/sports/horse/triplecrown2011/news/story?id=6573642 Associated Press ESPN May 21, 2011 May 21, 2011 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. Notable achievements First victory in a Triple Crown race for jockey Jesus Castanon and trainer Dale Romans See also 2011 Kentucky Derby 2011 Belmont Stakes References Category:Preakness Stakes races Preakness Stakes Preakness Stakes Preakness Stakes Category:2010s in Baltimore Category:May 2011 sports events in the United States