Justify wins the 143rd Preakness S. (G1)

Preakness S. (G1)

Pimlico, Grade I Stakes, $1,500,000, 3 yo, 1 3/16 miles, 1:55.93, Sloppy.

1) Justify (ch, c, 3 yo), A++, $900,000

Scat Daddy – Stage Magic, by Ghostzapper

B: John D. Gunther; O: China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners LLC, Starlight Racing, WinStar Farm; T: Bob Baffert; J: Mike E. Smith.

2) Bravazo (dk b/br, c, 3 yo), A++, $300,000

Awesome Again – Tiz o’ Gold, by Cee’s Tizzy

B: Calumet Farm; O: Calumet Farm; T: D. Wayne Lukas; J: Luis Saez.

3) Tenfold (dk b/br, c, 3 yo), D, $165,000

Curlin – Temptress, by Tapit

B: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC; O: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC; T: Steven M. Asmussen; J: Ricardo Santana, Jr..

Margins: ½, neck, neck. Others: Good Magic ($90,000), Lone Sailor ($45,000), Sporting Chance, Diamond King, Quip.

Cover Photo: Justify; Tommy Gilligan/USA TODAY Sports