Shackleford seemed a little shaky before the race but got off to a solid start out the gates at Saturday's Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. After following closely behind the leader, Shackleford was able to push ahead and take the lead in the final turn, winning the race with a time of 1:56.47, with Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom finishing second. Shackleford is seen here with jockey Jesus Castanon and co-owner W.D. Cubbedge.

After Shackleford got the job done on the track, owners W.D. Cubbedge and Michael Lauffer (both holding trophy) joined the rest of their team to celebrate the victory at Saturday's 136th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Maryland. Animal Kingdom, the Kentucky Derby champion, finished second despite a late charge.

Shackleford jockey Jesus Castanon holds the winner's trophy with owners W.D. Cubbedge (middle) and Michael Lauffer after winning the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.

They aren't roses, but Shackleford and jockey Jesus Castanon will take these black-eyed Susan look-alikes (the real thing is out of season) after winning the 136th Preakness Stakes on Saturday.

Jockey Jesus Castanon might be diminutive, but he's feeling bigger than Wilt Chamberlain after guiding Shackleford to the victory.

Astrology has the lead here, but Shackleford is gaining fast going into the stretch at the Preakness. You don't need charts or Miss Cleo to figure out what happens next.

Check out that face. Shackleford is kicking up dirt and has the finish line in his sight during the Preakness.

Put away the cameras, because there's no doubt Shackleford earns a convincing win over Animal Kingdom.

These horses must be causing quite a racket as they rumble down the stretch during the 136th Preakness Stakes.

Jesus Castanon finds open space ahead as he holds on to Shackleford coming out of the fourth turn at Pimlico.

Horses, complete with their Phantom of the Opera-like face covers, come steaming out of the gates during an earlier race at Pimlico on Saturday.

What is it with women, hats and horse racing? Dames at Pimlico sport all sizes and colors during the 136th Preakness Stakes.

A horse has gotta stay clean, right? King Congie takes time out of his busy trotting and oat-eating schedule for a quick spritz before the Preakness Stakes.

Animal Kingdom makes a fashionably late entrance on the day of the Preakness. The Kentucky Derby winner ends up finishing second on Saturday.

Anyone feeling thirsty? Hmmm, seeing the Budweiser Clydesdales has been known to set off a Pavlovian response in many a beer lover. That Dalmatian has a good seat, too.

When in Rome? Black-Eyed Susans are plentiful at Pimlico, but just don't ask us what's in them.

Is she in witness protection? No, she's just a fan who managed to somehow avoid the sun's rays ... even if it's just for a few seconds.

Either that's dedication or a sign of addiction. A serious race fan checks out the odds and ends before the Preakness begins.

A general view of the race track as seen from the clubhouse prior to the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.