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2008 Black-Eyed Susan Day at Pimlico

By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com

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Palanka City wins the 2008 Miss Preakness Stakes

Palanka City wins the 2008 Miss Preakness Stakes

Palanka City wins the 2008 Miss Preakness Stakes

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The $100,000 Adena Stallions Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) featured 3-year-old fillies sprinting 6 furlongs. 1-2 favorite Palanka City did not disappoint, stalking the pace set by Casanova Killer of 22.93 and 46.16 over the muddy track, then taking over the lead inside the 3/16 pole and powering away late to win by 5 1/2 lengths in 1:10.90. It was another 4 3/4 lengths back to Beau's Valentine in third.

Winning jockey Chris Emigh said, "She was a little nervous in the paddock. Our horse broke great and was very relaxed. Into the far turn, (Casanova Killer) squirted away. My horse responded well. I hit her once, and she let loose another gear around the turn and finished up strong."

Trainer Terry Gestes added, "I figured she'd be bet down. I was just hoping she would handle the track. She was a little nervous today. I don't know if it was the rain of the weather. Turning for home, I said, ‘Uh-oh. I hope she re-breaks.' And she did when he hit her."
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