Welcome to Pimlico

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The 2011 Preakness comes into focus,

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and soon the winner will be revealed.

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Georgeanne Hale holds the key on draw day.

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The field is set.

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The Blood-Horse's own Tom LaMarra picked up the Old Hilltop Award at the Alibi Breakfast.

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The one hole belonged to Astrology

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Whose preparations were overseen by two-time Preakness winner Steve Asmussen.

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Zenyatta's trainer John Shirreffs was back in demand.

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This time, he had Mr. Commons ready for the Preakness.

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Newcomer to the Triple Crown Trail, Doodauth Shivmangal, trainer of Isn't He Perfect, and 5-time winner Bob Baffert, who brings Midnight Interlude.

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A reminder of one of Baffert's successes, honoring 2010 winner Lookin At Lucky.

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Isn't He Perfect takes to the track.

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The tools of the trade,

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put to good use on the track with Midnight Interlude.

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Todd Pletcher brought new shooter Dance City to the Preakness.

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Dance City was all business on the track at Pimlico.

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Dialed In was the picture of serene calm,

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bringing a smile to Trainer Nick Zito.

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Sway Away emerges from the trees.

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The probably pacesetter, Flashpoint.

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Although, Shackleford was ready to flash his speed as well.

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King Congie gets a bath on Preakness morning.

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No one made a better impression Preakness week than Mucho Mucho Man.

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Only time would tell if it would translate into Preakness glory.

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Stall 40, reserved for the Derby winner, remained empty through the week,

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as Animal Kingdom prepared at picturesque Fair Hill.

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Friday was Black-Eyed Susan Day

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Everyone was in the pink.

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The Lady Legends returned for a good cause, as the retired female riders raised money for the fight against breast cancer.

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P.J. Cooksey shows off her form.

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Happy faces after the race.

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The winner was Mary Wiley-Wagner, who rode Mass Destruction to a 6 1/2 length victory, and delivered a television interview as well.

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The Pimlico Female Jockey Challenge went to Emma-Jayne Wilson, who donated her winnings to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

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In the Black-Eyed Susan, Royal Delta made her move on the turn,

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and pulled away for a 2 1/2 length win.

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Royal Delta and Jose Lezcano, Black-Eyed Susan victors, coming at you.

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All adorned with flowers and ready for her close-up.

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Smiles all around for a Black-Eyed Susan win. Ron Wallace representing winning owner and breeder Palides Investments (6th from left) accepts trophy with jockey Lezcano and trainer Bill Mott right.

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Animal Kingdom finally arrived on Saturday morning,

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and made himself at home in stall 40, reserved for the Derby winner.

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