BALTIMORE - Curlin nipped Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense by putting his head in front on the final stride, winning the Preakness Stakes in a riveting finish Saturday and ending any chance for a Triple Crown this year.
Street Sense seemed to have the race won after another of his patented rallies, taking the lead in the stretch under the guidance of Calvin Borel. But under a fierce ride by Robby Albarado, Curlin snatched away the victory.
With Street Sense in his sights, Curlin relentlessly narrowed the margin with every stride. Albarado, sensing the Derby winner was his, went into an all-out drive for the finish, furiously whipping the big chestnut colt in one of the …
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