139th Preakness Stakes

Jockey Victor Espinoza sports the purple-and-green silks of Dumb Ass Partners, hence the donkey logo, as he acknowledges the crowd after guiding California Chrome to victory in the Preakness Stakes.   (Patrick Semansky / Associated Press)

Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates with owner Steve Coburn and trainer Art Sherman on the podium in the Winner’s Circle after riding California Chrome to victory in the Preakness Stakes.  (Matthew Stockman / Getty Images)

California Chrome co-owner Steve Coburn celebrates on the podium in the Winner’s Circle after his horse won the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.  (Matthew Stockman / Getty Images)

California Chrome, with Victor Espinoza aboard, crosses the finish line to win the 139th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.   (Jim Dietz / Getty Images)

Jockey Victor Espinoza begins to celebrate as he guides California Chrome to the finish line.  (Matthew Stockman / Getty Images)

Jockey Victor Espinoza guides California Chrome to the lead down the homestretch in the 139th Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.   (Molly Riley / Getty Images)

California Chrome and jockey Victor Espinoza move into the lead coming off the final turn in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.   (Molly Riley / Getty Images)

As the horses move away from the gate at the start of the Preakness Stakes, filly Ria Antonia charges toward the rail from the No. 6 position  (Molly Riley / Getty Images)

The horses break from the gate to start the 139th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.   (Rob Carr / Getty Images)

California Chrome, with Victor Espinoza aboard, heads to the finish line with the Pimlico Race Course grandstand in the background.   (Matt Slocum / Associated Press)

Jockey Jeffrey Sanchez guides Pablo Del Monte (9) to the lead as the horses make their way to the first turn in the Preakness Stakes.   (Patrick Smith / Getty Images)

A U.S. Army soldier holds the Woodlawn Vase before entering the infield for the 139th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on Saturday. The Woodlawn Vase is given annually to the winning owner.  (Mike Stewart / Associated Press)

The Maryland flag waves at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore before the 139th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.  (Rob Carr / Getty Images)

Mike Seiter, a Maryland resident, walks to the grandstand before the 139th Preakness Stakes on Saturday.   (Nick Wass / Associated Press)

Horse racing fans walk through the infield tunnel at Pimlico Race Course before the 139th Preakness Stakes.   (Patrick Smith / Getty Images)

Teller Lou Lanehardt, right, waits for customers in a wagering booth at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on Saturday before the 139th running of the Preakness Stakes.  (Patrick Semansky / Associated Press)

Greg Cierpial of Linden, N.J., looks through a race program in the grandstand at Pimlico Race Course before the 139th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday in Baltimore.  (Patrick Semansky / Associated Press)