Out of the gate in the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes.
Photo: CHAD HARMON
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Photo: TOM BOLAND
Shackleford with lead coming out of the final turn and into the stretch.
Photo: RICK SAMUELS
Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom began to make a run at Shackleford coming down the stretch.
However, it was too little too late, as Shackleford held on to win the 2011 Preakness Stakes.
SHACKLEFORD
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford was ridden by Jesus Castanon and finished the 1 3/16-mile race in 1:56.47.
Photo: ANNE M. EBERHARDT
Shackleford paid $27.20, $10.20, and $6.80.
Shackleford is named after the southernmost barrier island off the North Carolina coast, which has been home to a colony of feral horses for hundreds of years.
Jockey Jesus Castanon celebrated after his first ever Triple Crown victory.
Owner Mike Lauffer and others head to the winner's circle to meet their victor.
Shackleford's trainer Dale Romans could not have been happier.
It was an emotional scene in the moments after the race for Jesus Castanon.
Shackleford and Castanon head to the winner's circle.
The connections celebrate their Preakness victory.
Trainer Dale Romans hoists the trophy.
Winner's Circle.
Shackleford after winning the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes.
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