Cloud Computing, winner of the 2017 Preakness, was eased in a second-level optional-claiming race at Aqueduct on Saturday while making his first start since May.

Trainer Chad Brown had worked Cloud Computing seven times in preparation his return. He had three works at the Stonestreet Training Center before being sent to Brown.

Cloud Computing was rank and hard held by jockey Eric Cancel early in the mile race. Cancel eased him back off the pace midway on the backstretch. Cloud Computing was then passed by several horses and dropped back, never offering a rally. He was eased during the final furlong.

The race was won by Plainsman, who moved up inside the leaders - including Cloud Computing - to grab the lead on the backstretch. He won by a half- length, was timed in 1:27.78, and paid $5.80. He was ridden by David Cohen and is trained by Brad Cox.

Cloud Computing was making only his second start since the 2017 Travers, in which he finished eighth. He came out of that race with an ankle chip.

The son of Maclean's Music returned in the Grade 3 Westchester at Belmont Park in May and finished fourth, beaten a neck. He emerged from that race with another ankle chip.

Cloud Computing has now won two of eight starts and more than $1.2 million for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence.