Swiss Skydiver, With a Last-Minute Jockey, Wins the Preakness Stakes

Swiss Skydiver won the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. Robby Albarado was a last-minute replacement for the Hall of Fame rider Mike Smith. The filly is the sixth winner of the race and the first since Rachel Alexandra in 2009. The Preaks is a final leg of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown. It's held on the 1st Saturday of October. Tyler Gaffalione won Alabama Stake and finished second in the Kentucky Oaks. He was not considered for this ride. Al barado had a series of injuries that ended his career. His trainer, Kenny McPeek, entrusted him with good horses.