133rd Preakness Stakes

133rd Preakness Stakes

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After breaking out of the gate poorly, jockey Kent Desormeaux took Big Brown (sixth from left) off the pace before delivering another stunning win.

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The decisive moment came just before the final turn, when Kent Desormeaux angled Big Brown (left) out three-wide for clear running room.

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Big Brown (white cap) was fourth the first time past the grandstand. He moved up to third on the first turn, where he stayed all the way down the backstretch.

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Big Brown earned $600,000 for the win and boosted his career earnings to $2,714,500.

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Big Brown tied for the fourth-lowest payoff in Preakness history with Native Dancer in 1953. Sent off at 1-5 odds, he paid $2.40, $2.60 and $2.40.

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Big Brown will head for the Belmont Stakes in three weeks as the fourth horse this decade to try for the Triple Crown.

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Big Brown has five wins in five starts including three consecutive impressive performances.

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Big Brown covered 1 3-16 miles in 1:54.80, blowing away the field by 5 1/4 lengths.

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Jockey Kent Desormeaux has a second shot at ending the Triple Crown drought. He came close in '98 while riding Real Quiet.