Swiss Skydiver upsets Authentic to win Preakness Stakes by a nose
Swiss Skydiver defeated Kentucky Derby champion Authentic by a nose in a thrilling photo finish to win the 145th Preakness Stakes.
The filly was given 11-1 odds to win, while Authentic was the race's favorite at 3-2. Jesus' Team (40-1) finished third.
What an INCREDIBLE way to end this Triple Crown season!
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 3, 2020
Swiss Skydiver pulls off a historic win at the 145th @PreaknessStakes 🏆 pic.twitter.com/NLgpxP8LcT
Swiss Skydiver is the first filly to win the race since 2009, and only the sixth ever, according to SportsCenter.
Her time of 1:53.28 is the second-fastest recorded in the history of the event at Pimlico Race Track, trailing only Secretariat (1:53.0) in 1973, according to ESPN.
This marks the second Preakness Stakes victory for jockey Robby Albarado after winning the race in 2007. It's the first Preakness win for trainer Kenneth McPeek.
Here's how $2 bets paid out based on the results:
| No. | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Swiss Skydiver | $25.40 | $8.40 | $5.80 |
| 9 | Authentic | $3.60 | $3.20 | |
| 6 | Jesus' Team | $12.20 |
Here's how the exotic wagers paid out:
| Combo | Payout | |
|---|---|---|
| $2 Exacta | 4-9 | $75.60 |
| $1 Trifecta | 4-9-6 | $1205.70 |
| $1 Superfecta | 4-9-6-3 | $5053.00 |