Early Voting wasn't quite seasoned enough to compete in the 24-horse Kentucky Derby field, according to jockey Jose Ortiz.
The 3-year old colt proved he had more than enough for the Preakness Stakes, though.
Ortiz's horse took the Run for the Black-eyed Susans in stylish fashion, trotting down the outside in the final stretch to win the 147th Preakness Stakes.
It was a blistering day at Pilmico Race Course. But it didn't seem to affect Early Voting too much, as the second-favorite claimed victory by about a length and a half over race favorite Epicenter
EARLY VOTING TO WIN THE PREAKNESS!
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With hot and fast conditions, he wins the race by a length and a half.#Preakness147 | @PreaknessStakes pic.twitter.com/Nx6H0QsupD
Owner Seth Klarman indicated that Early Voting likely won't take part in June's Belmont Stakes. However, he has certainly added his name to the rich history of Pilmico Race Course.
The Sporting News tracked live race updates and highlights for the 2022 Preakness Stakes on Saturday. Follow below for complete results.
MORE: Watch the Preakness live with fuboTV (free trial)
Preakness Stakes finish order
| Order | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early Voting | $13.40 | $4.60 | $3.60 |
| 2 | Epicenter | $2.80 | $2.40 | |
| 3 | Creative Minister | $4.20 | ||
| 4 | Secret Oath | |||
| 5 | Skippylongstocking | |||
| 6 | Simplification | |||
| 7 | Armagnac | |||
| 8 | Happy Jack | |||
| 9 | Fenwick |
- Final time: #
- $2 Exacta (21-3): $25.80
- $1 Trifecta (21-3-10): $66.50
- $1.00 Superfecta (21-3-10-3): $162.90
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Preakness Stakes live results, highlights from 2022 race
7:10 p.m.: The unofficial top four: Early Voting, Epicenter, Creative Minister and Secret Oath.
7:07 p.m.: Early Voting is the unofficial winner of the race, winning by about a length and a half.
7:06 p.m.: Early Voting has the lead in the final stretch.
7:05 p.m.: And they're off! Armagnac out in front at the first quarter mile.
7:02 p.m.: Horses are approaching the starting gates. Race is due to start momentarily.
6:47 p.m.: Approaching start time now. Riders are out on their horses.
6:43 p.m.: It's a sweltering day at Pimlico. Doesn't seem to bother the fans too much, though. The oversized hats and flowing dresses are still out and about.
6:39 p.m.: The jockeys are making their way towards their posts. We're about 20 minutes away from the race's 7:01 p.m. post time.
2022 Preakness Stakes post time
- Date: Saturday, May 21
- Post time: 7:01 p.m. ET
- TV coverage: NBC, fuboTV
Post time for the 2022 Preakness Stakes is listed as 7:01 p.m. ET. The 1 3/16-mile race will be run at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
The Preakness will be the 13th race on Pimlico's Saturday race card. CNBC and NBC are carrying some of the early races.
Preakness Stakes post positions
Here is the full list of starting post position and early odds for each horse to win.
| Post | Horse | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simplification | 6-1 |
| 2 | Creative Minister | 10-1 |
| 3 | Fenwick | 50-1 |
| 4 | Secret Oath | 9-2 |
| 5 | Early Voting | 7-2 |
| 6 | Happy Jack | 30-1 |
| 7 | Armagnac | 12-1 |
| 8 | Epicenter | 6-5 |
| 9 | Skippylongstocking | 20-1 |
