Shackleford led wire-to-wire and held on to edge Animal Kingdom by a half-length Saturday, winning the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
Jockey Jesus Lopez Castanon, riding Shackleford, celebrates as he crosses the finish line winning the 136th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on May 21, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
Jockey Jesus Lopez Castanon, riding Shackleford, celebrates as he crosses the finish line winning the 136th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on May 21, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
Race fans wear Black Eyed Susan hats at Pimlico Race Course prior to the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on May 21, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
Shackleford, ridden by Jesus Lopez Castanon, crosses the finish line winning the 136th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on May 21, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch