Cloud Computing wins Preakness Stakes

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Cloud Computing wins Preakness Stakes

The Associated Press Published Saturday, May 20, 2017 7:02PM EDT Last Updated Saturday, May 20, 2017 7:15PM EDT

Cloud Computing (2), ridden by Javier Castellano, wins142nd Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico race course as Classic Empire with Julien Leparoux aboard takes second, Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo / Mike Stewart)

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BALTIMORE -- Cloud Computing caught Classic Empire in the final strides to win the Preakness in an upset.

Ridden by Javier Castellano, 13-1 long shot Cloud Computing ran 1 3/16 miles in 1:55.98.

Classic Empire, trained by Toronto-based Mark Casse, a nine-time Sovereign Award winner as Canadian racing's top trainer, dueled with Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming throughout most of the race before taking the lead turning for home.

It looked as if Classic Empire was going to win, but Cloud Computing came after him on the outside and beat him to the wire.

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Stable workers hold Preakness Stakes entrant Cloud Computing to dry off the horse outside the Stakes Barn at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Saturday, May 20, 2017. (AP Photo / Garry Jones)