Early Voting Wins Preakness Stakes Amid Record Temperatures

BALTIMORE (AP/WJZ) — Early Voting held off hard-charging favorite Epicenter to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, validating the decision to skip the Kentucky Derby and aim for the second leg of the Triple Crown.Early Voting stalked behind the leaders for much of the race before moving into the lead around the final turn. He finished 1 1/4 lengths ahead of Epicenter, who was second just like in the Derby.
Oddsmakers had Early Voting, a Klaravich Stables colt, starting at 7-2. His owner