War of Will wins 2019 Preakness Stakes

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

War of Will won the Preakness Stakes under a sunny sky and atop a dry track Saturday at Pimlico Race Course.

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The stakes were not as high as Kentucky Derby winner Country House was dropped from the race days after his victory because of a cough.

It’s the first time since 1996 the Kentucky Derby winner has not run the Preakness Stakes.

 

Everfast finished second and Owendale took third.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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