Early Voting Upsets Epicenter to Win 2022 Preakness Stakes

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Early Voting at 5-1 odds powered through near-record heat to win the 147th Preakness Stakes by a. The Sporting News tracked live race updates and highlights for the 2022 Preakness Stakes. Prize Money Payout Order of Finish and Reaction..

Early Voting was a 5-1 upset winner of the 2022 Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course.

Ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, Early Voting covered the 1 3/16-mile distance in 1:54.84. Secret Oath finished second, 1 1/2 lengths behind, and Epicenter was third, another 2 1/2 lengths back.

Early Voting paid $12.40 to win, $6.80 to place and $4.80 to show. Secret Oath paid $5.40 to place and $3.80 to show, while Epicenter paid $3.40 to show.

The victory was the first in the Preakness for trainer Chad Brown and Ortiz.

The race was run in hot and humid conditions, with temperatures reaching into the 90s. Early Voting was able to overcome the heat and the challenge of Epicenter, who was the favorite after winning the Kentucky Derby.

Early Voting's win gives him a chance to win the Triple Crown. He will need to win the Belmont Stakes on June 11 to complete the sweep.