# 2011 Preakness Stakes

The 2011 Preakness Stakes was the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes and was won by Shackleford. The race took place on May 21, 2011, and was televised in the United States on the NBC television network. The post time was 6:18 p.m. EDT (10:18 p.m. UTC). The race was the 12th race on a card of 13 races. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 118,356, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 2011.

## Payout

The 136th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule
| Program Number | Horse Name | Win | Place | Show |
| 5 | Shackleford | US$27.20 | $10.20 | $6.80 |
| 11 | Animal Kingdom | – | $4.20 | $3.60 |
| 1 | Astrology | - | - | $8.00 |
* $2 Exacta: (5-11) paid $114.10
* $1 Trifecta: (5-11-1) paid $700.90
* $1 Superfecta: (5-11-1-10) paid $3,106.30

## The full chart

A full field of 14 was drawn for the race. Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom was installed as the 2-1 early line favorite. Also close Derby finishers Mucho Macho Man and Shackleford entered the race while Nehro, the 2nd-place finisher opted not to contest in this race.
| Finish Position | Margin (lengths) | Post Position | Horse name | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Morning Line Odds | Post Time Odds | Purse Earnings |
| 1st | 0 | 5 | Shackleford | Jesus Castanon | Dale Romans | Michael Lauffer & William D. Cubbedge | 12–1 | 12.60–1 | $1,150,000 |
| 2nd | 1⁄2 | 11 | Animal Kingdom | John Velazquez | H. Graham Motion | Team Valor | 2–1 favorite | 2.30–1 favorite | $200,000 |
| 3rd | 1+3⁄4 | 1 | Astrology | Mike E. Smith | Steve Asmussen | Stonestreet Stables | 15–1 | 15.50–1 | $110,000 |
| 4th | 41⁄4 | 10 | Dialed In | Julien Leparoux | Nicholas P. Zito | Robert V. LaPenta | 9–2 | 4.40–1 | $60,000 |
| 5th | 61⁄4 | 8 | Dance City | Ramon Domínguez | Todd Pletcher | Edward P. Evans | 12–1 | 11.50–1 | $30,000 |
| 6th | 7+1⁄2 | 9 | Mucho Macho Man | Rajiv Maragh | Kathy Ritvo | Reeves Thoroughbred Racing | 6–1 | 5.20–1 | |
| 7th | 9 | 3 | King Congie | Robby Albarado | Thomas Albertrani | West Point Thoroughbreds | 20–1 | 21.90–1 | |
| 8th | 9+3⁄4 | 14 | Mr. Commons | Victor Espinoza | John Shirreffs | St. George Farm | 20–1 | 32.90–1 | |
| 9th | 111⁄4 | 12 | Isn't He Perfect | Edgar Prado | Doodnauth Shivmangal | Kharag Stables | 30–1 | 30.90–1 | |
| 10th | 12+1⁄2 | 13 | Concealed Identity | Sheldon Russell | Edmond Gaudet | Linda Gaudet & Morris Bailey | 30–1 | 25.70–1 | |
| 11th | 13+3⁄4 | 2 | Norman Asbjornson | Julian Pimental | Chris Grove | Thomas McClay & Harry Nye | 30–1 | 42.70–1 | |
| 12th | 15 | 6 | Sway Away | Garrett Gomez | Jeff Bonde | Batman Stable | 15–1 | 12.30–1 | |
| 13th | 221⁄4 | 7 | Midnight Interlude | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | Arnold Zetcher | 15–1 | 13.60–1 | |
| 14th | 22+1⁄2 | 4 | Flashpoint | Cornelio Velásquez | Wesley Ward | Peachtree Stable | 20–1 | 16.50–1 | |
* Winning Breeder: Michael Lauffer and W.D. Cubbedge; (KY)
* Final Time – 1:56.47
* Track Condition – Fast
* Total Attendance: 118,356

### Running

Shackleford held off a late charge by Animal Kingdom. Shackleford battled Flashpoint for the lead through a quick opening quarter-mile of 22.69 seconds, just a fifth of a second off the Preakness record.

### Bonus Stakes

* A $550,000 bonus was awarded to Shackleford's connections for his victory in the Preakness because of his participation in the Fountain of Youth Stakes and a top-three finish in the Florida Derby. His owners were awarded $500,000 while his trainer Dale Romans earned $50,000 in bonus money.

## Notable achievements

* First victory in a Triple Crown race for jockey Jesus Castanon and trainer Dale Romans