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1980 Preakness Stakes

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Date
  
May 17, 1980

Jockey
  
Angel Cordero, Jr.

Surface
  
Dirt

Winning horse
  
Codex

Conditions
  
Fast

Location
  
Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

The 1980 Preakness Stakes was the 105th running of the $250,000 Grade 1 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 17, 1980, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Codex, who was jockeyed by Angel Cordero, Jr., won the race by four and three quarter lengths over runner-up Genuine Risk. Approximate post time was 5:40 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a fast track in a final time of 1:54-1/5. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 83,455, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1980.

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Payout

The 105th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

$2 Exacta: (3–5) paid $19.60

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  • Winning Breeder: Tartan Farms; (FL)
  • Winning Time: 1:54-1/5
  • Track Condition: Fast
  • Total Attendance: 83,455
  • References

    1980 Preakness Stakes Wikipedia