Early Voting beat favorite Epicenter to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, validating the decision to skip the Kentucky Derby and aim for the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Early Voting finished 1 1/4 lengths ahead of Epicenter, who was second just like in the Derby.
Advertisement
The Preakness was run without Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike after his owner prioritized extra rest over the chance at winning the Triple Crown.
Early Voting won the race in 1:54.54 and paid $13.40, $4.60 and $3.60. Epicenter paid $2.80 and $2.40, and Creative Minister was third and paid $4.20.
Early Voting won for the third time in 4 career races to take the $900,000 winner’s share of the $1.65 million purse.
Advertisement
