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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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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