Preakness Stakes were run on the same day. Today, the Preakness is run on the third Saturday in May, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby, and three weeks before the Belmont Stakes. Consequently, the race is run no earlier than May 15, and no later than May 21. Just after the horses for the Preakness are called to the post, the audience is invited to sing "Maryland, My Maryland", the official state song of Maryland. Traditionally, the Baltimore Colts' Marching Band led the song from the infield. Today, the United States Naval Academy Glee Club leads the song. As soon as the
2011 Belmont Stakes able to recover and finished in 6th place. Shackleford finished in 5th place after leading for most of the race before the final stretch. Other starters were Kentucky Derby second-place finisher Nehro and Mucho Macho Man, 3rd in the Derby and 6th in the Preakness. Other Derby contenders Master of Hounds (5th) and Santiva (6th) also ran. Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom was installed as the 2–1 early line favorite. For the first time, the first seven finishers from the Derby ran in the Belmont. The Belmont Stakes Payout Schedule 2011 Belmont Stakes The 2011 Belmont Stakes was the 143rd