Preakness 2011

Race Conditions:          Grade 1, 3YOs, 9.5F, Dirt, Pimlico

Race Class Par:                            109 
Race Class Rating:                       106
Winner's Time/Quality Rating:     104.5

Pace:                                             Fast Early, Slow Middle, Average Late
Track Bias:                                    Honest

Race Comments: The 2011 Preakness was a typically deep Grade 1 race that contained no horses that are truly superior to the Grade 1 designation for this time of year. 


Notable Performances:

1. Shackleford - Put away quality sprinter Flashpoint and held gamely when challenged late by Animal Kingdom. Another very game performance.