The stakes were not as high as Kentucky Derby winner Country House was dropped from the race days after his victory because of a cough.
It’s the first time since 1996 the Kentucky Derby winner has not run the Preakness Stakes.
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Everfast finished second and Owendale took third.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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