The Preakness 2021 Results: Who Won the Race?

The 2021 Preakness Stakes was held on May 15th at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. With a purse of over $1.5 million, the Preakness is the second leg of the Triple Crown, and is always one of the most exciting events in the horse racing world.

The Field of Horses

The 2021 Preakness field consisted of 12 horses, including 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit and runner-up Mandaloun. Other horses included Crowded Trade, Rombauer, Midnight Bourbon, Keepmeinmind, France Go de Ina, Unbridled Honor, Concert Tour, Ram, Risk Taking, and Crowded Trade.

The Race

The Preakness was a thrilling race, with the lead changing hands several times throughout the course of the race. Ultimately, it was Rombauer who emerged victorious, edging out Medina Spirit by a length and a quarter.

The Jockey and Trainer

The winning jockey was Flavien Prat, and the winning trainer was Michael W. McCarthy. Prat has been a successful jockey for many years, and McCarthy is a noted horse trainer who has won numerous races, including the Breeder's Cup.

The Prize Money

The winning horse, Rombauer, received $900,000 of the $1.5 million purse. Second place finisher Medina Spirit earned $300,000 for their effort, and third place finisher Mandaloun received $165,000.

The Controversy

The Preakness was mired in some controversy as trainer Bob Baffert, who trained Medina Spirit, was disqualified from entering any of his horses into the race due to a medication violation. Despite the controversy, the race went on as planned and the results were still exciting.

The Future of the Preakness

The 2021 Preakness was a thrilling race, and will be remembered for years to come. Fans can look forward to the 2022 Preakness, which is scheduled for May 21st at Pimlico Race Course.

Conclusion

The 2021 Preakness was a thrilling race, and Rombauer emerged victorious. Despite some controversy, the race was still exciting, and fans can look forward to the 2022 Preakness in May of 2022.