The 2011 Preakness Stakes was the 136th running of the

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and was won by

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. The race took place on May 21, 2011, and was televised in the United States on the

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. The post time was EDT ( UTC). 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 * $2

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: (5-11) paid $114.10 * $1

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: (5-11-1) paid $700.90 * $1

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: (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

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and

entered the race while Nehro, the 2nd-place finisher opted not to contest in this race. * 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.

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

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. 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

References

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