Filly claims Preakness

Racing: Swiss Skydiver outpaced Kentucky Derby winner and race favourite Authentic in a dramatic photo finish to win the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore yesterday, bringing an end to a Triple Crown season unlike any other due to the Covid19 pandemic..

With the win, Swiss Skydiver, ridden by Robby Albarado, became only the sixth filly to win the 1900m race at Pimlico and the first since Rachel Alexandra in 2009. Jesus' Team was third.

Due to Covoid, the 2020 Triple Crown schedule was upended and so the Belmont Stakes, traditionally the finale of the three races, was held first with the Kentucky staged in early September instead of the first Saturday in May. — Reuters