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Swiss Skydiver upsets Authentic to become sixth filly to win Preakness Stakes

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Swiss Skydiver upsets Authentic to become sixth filly to win Preakness Stakes

Swiss Skydiver upset 3-2 favorite Authentic to win Preakness Stakes. The 145th running of the race was held without fans. It was the third leg of Triple Crown for the first time. The Preaks were held 4 weeks after the Kentucky Derby and 3½ months since the Belmont. They were moved to the fall to accommodate the fans and the owners. Ria Antonia finished last in the 2014 Preakers Stake. Swiss Sky diver avenged her previous defeat to Art Collector in Blue Grass Staking. She also won the Grade 1 Alabama at Saratoga on Aug. 15 and finished second in Kentucky Oaks on Sept. 4.

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