<p style="text-align: left;">The 2011 Preakness was high drama as the top 3 horses finished less than 2 seconds apart! Unfortunately for Triple Crown enthusiasts, they will have to wait until next year. Kentucky Derby Champ Animal Kingdom finished 2nd behind Preakness Champ Shackleford.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/triplecrown2011/news/story?id=6573642">Shackleford</a> led wire to wire pulling the surprising upset.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Here is a run down of the payouts at the 2011 Preakness Stakes:</p>
2011 Preakness Results and Preakness Payouts:

<strong><em>Winner:</em></strong> (5) Shackleford 27.20 10.20 6.80

<strong><em>Second:</em></strong> (11) Animal Kingdom x 4.20 3.60

<strong><em>Third:</em></strong> (1) Astrology x x 8.00

<em><strong>Exacta:</strong></em> 5-11 $114.80, <strong><em>Trifecta:</em></strong> 5-11-1 $1,401.80, <em><strong>Superfecta</strong></em>: 5-11-1-10 $6,212.60rses

Next up for these million dollar horses is the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 11, 2011.<em></em>
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