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No Triple Crown: Cloud Computing overhauls Classic Empire late to post major Preakness upset


BALTIMORE – Chad Brown, who enjoyed a meteoric rise to become the preeminent turf trainer in North America, gained his first Triple Crown victory when Cloud Computing edged Classic Empire by a head in the 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course.

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands winner Always Dreaming broke sharply from post four and appeared to be moving comfortably beneath John Velazquez. But he abruptly came up empty when the serious running began and faded badly, finishing eighth in the field of 10.

Cloud Computing, left, caught champion Classic Empire near the finish line to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico. (Eclipse Sportswire)

standing horses and our strategy was, if we are ever going to beat them, let’s take them on two weeks rest when we have six. And it worked.”

Cloud Computing barely wore down Classic Empire, a troubled fourth in the Kentucky Derby, in deep stretch to complete a masterful, patient ride by Javier Castellano.

Castellano said the victory held great meaning for his family. “I’m very happy because my father was a jockey for 25 years, my uncle, my brother Abel Castellano. We grew up in racing and it’s really special for us. We’ve been working for a long time for this moment.”

Cloud Computing, owned by Maryland native Seth Klarman’s Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, returned $22.80, $8.60 and $6.00.

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From Preakness.com


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