2023 Preakness Stakes Live Results and Highlights
Race Summary
The 2023 Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, took place at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on May 20th. Epicenter, the Kentucky Derby winner, was the heavy favorite going into the race, but it was Early Voting who emerged victorious with a thrilling come-from-behind win.Early Voting, ridden by Jose Ortiz, broke from the No. 9 post position and settled in mid-pack as Creative Minister set the early pace. As they approached the far turn, Epicenter moved up to challenge for the lead, but Early Voting responded and took command. He held off a late charge from Epicenter to win by a length and a quarter.
Simplification finished third, followed by Creative Minister and Fenwick. Rich Strike, the Kentucky Derby runner-up, finished eighth.
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