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THE INTERNATIONAL PAVILION AT THE PREAKNESS Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Md. | PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON DREAM SPOILER: Every long shot has his day, and so it was with Oxbow, the bay colt who went wire-to-wire to win the 138th Running of the Preakness Stakes. Trainer D. Wayne Lukas the all-time lead in Triple Crown race victories (with 14) wowed the 117,000 spectators, including 400 viewing from a luxe VIP International Pavilion at the finish line. The nation of Japan, represented by its new ambassador, Kenichiro Sasae, was the 2013 host, meaning that there were kanpai (toasts) accompanying the premium sakes and heaping pla%ers of fresh sushi presented by PABU of the Four Seasons, Baltimore. LUXE SPONSORS: This year marked the first in which international luxury watch brand Longines served as the Pavilion’s official presenting partner. Other global brands also made their presence as supporters, including Toyota, Hitachi, Kenzo Estates Winery, All Nippon Airlines (ANA), Mitsubishi Corporation of America and Toshiba, making the Pavilion the premier destination at the Preakness. Longines also carried the distinction of being the Official Timekeeper with a large chronograph at the finish line. The Swiss watchmaker’s representatives, Juan-Carlos Capelli and Jennifer Judkins, awarded Lukas and jockey Gary Stevens with elegant timepieces a"er the 15-1 long shot surprised the crowd with his upset victory over Derby winner Orb. “I get paid to spoil dreams,” Lukas said with a chuckle.
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