98th running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race at Pimlico Race Course

Rafael Bejarano, atop Taxed, wins the 98th running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Rafael Bejarano, atop Taxed, reacts after winning the 98th running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Horses compete during the 98th running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Richard Bahde, center, owner of Taxed, holds the Black-Eyed Susan horse race trophy standing next to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, left, and Maryland first lady Dawn Moore, after Taxed won the 98th running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Rafael Bejarano reacts after riding Taxed to win the 98th running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Rafael Bejarano, bottom center, reacts in the winner's circle with horse owner Richard Bahde, second from right, and trainer Randy Morse, third from right, along with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, fifth from left, and Maryland first lady Dawn Moore, right, during the 98th running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Taxed is paraded in the winner's circle after winning the 98th running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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A Black-Eyed Susan flower is seen on an outrider's horse during Black-Eyed Susan day ahead of the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Rafael Bejarano, atop Taxed, wins the 98th running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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A person wears decorative headwear during Black-Eyed Susan day ahead of the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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A woman wears a decorative hat while during Black-Eyed Susan day ahead of the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Horses compete in an undercard turf race during Black-Eyed Susan day ahead of the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 1:46 am

BALTIMORE (AP) — Taxed raced to an upset victory in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, closing strong for convincing win over Hoosier Philly and unbeaten favorite Faiza. Taxed was claimed by owner Richard Bahde last year for $50,000. The filly won this $300,000 race at Pimlico by 3 3/4 lengths over Hoosier Philly. Faiza settled for third for trainer Bob Baffert, who makes his return to Triple Crown racing at Saturday’s Preakness after missing time while suspended. Faiza was a 3-5 favorite after winning her first five races, all in California.