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Swiss Skydiver Beats the Boys to Claim Victory in Preakness Stakes

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Swiss Skydiver became the sixth filly ever to claim victory in the thoroughbred horse race.

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Swiss Skydiver became the sixth filly ever to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, and the first to claim victory in the thoroughbred horse race since 2009. Swiss Skydiver edged out the favorite to win the race, Authentic, with a finishing time of 1:53.28. The Preakness Stakes, held Saturday in Baltimore with no spectators, will mark the final leg of the Triple Crown this year.

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