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1977 Preakness Stakes

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Date
  
May 21, 1977

Jockey
  
Jean Cruguet

Surface
  
Dirt

Winning horse
  
Seattle Slew

Conditions
  
Fast

Location
  
Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

The 1977 Preakness Stakes was the 102nd running of the $200,000 Grade 1 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 21, 1977, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Seattle Slew, who was jockeyed by Jean Cruguet, won the race by one and one half lengths over runner-up Iron Constitution. Approximate post time was 5:41 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a fast track in a final time of 1:54-2/5. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 77,346, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1977.

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Payout

The 102nd Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

$2 Exacta: (8–7) paid $42.20

The full chart

  • Winning Breeder: B. S. Castleman; (KY)
  • Winning Time: 1:54-2/5
  • Track Condition: Fast
  • Total Attendance: 77,346
  • References

    1977 Preakness Stakes Wikipedia