The horse was not among the favorites to win the 151st Preakness Stakes, but belief in its potential paid off with a big win Saturday.

This year’s contest has been overshadowed by discord and controversy, with five countries withdrawing over Israel’s continued participation.

The Strait of Malacca carries more than a quarter of global trade, including most of the oil that flows from the Persian Gulf to key Asian markets.

“If this doesn’t cross the line, then how do you decide where the line is?” a former prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer asked.

The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, who Maduro fought tooth and nail to bring home after his previous international arrest in 2020.