Cloud Computing wins in upset at 2017 Preakness Stakes

Cloud Computing won the 142nd Preakness Stakes Saturday on a fast track at Pimilico Race Course.

Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming fought for the lead with Classic Empire from the start of the race.

However, Cloud Computing came from behind at the end to take the win in 1:55.98.

Always Dreaming faded to eighth. Classic Empire was second and Senior Investment third.

This was the fourth start for Cloud Computing, who did not race at the Derby. The horse was a 13-1 long shot to win.

Rain that fell Friday and muddied the main track dried and was fast by the time the Preakness went off around 6:48 p.m.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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