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1987 Preakness Stakes

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Date
  
May 16, 1987

Jockey
  
Chris McCarron

Surface
  
Dirt

Winning horse
  
Alysheba

Conditions
  
Fast

Location
  
Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

The 1987 Preakness Stakes was the 112th running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 16, 1987, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Alysheba, who was jockeyed by Chris McCarron, won the race by a half length over runner-up Bet Twice. Approximate post time was 5:34 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:55-4/5. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 87,945, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1987.

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Payout

The 112th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

$2 Exacta: (6–1) paid $23.00 $2 Trifecta: (6-1-9) paid $80.70

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  • Winning Breeder: Madden Preston; (KY)
  • Final Time: 1:55.80
  • Track Condition: Fast
  • Total Attendance: 87,945
  • References

    1987 Preakness Stakes Wikipedia