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1997 Preakness Stakes

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Date
  
May 17, 1997

Jockey
  
Gary Stevens

Surface
  
Dirt

Winning horse
  
Silver Charm

Conditions
  
Fast

Location
  
Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

The 1997 Preakness Stakes was the 122nd running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 17, 1997, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Silver Charm, who was jockeyed by Gary Stevens, won the race by a head over both runner-up Free House and Captain Bodgit. Approximate post time was 5:29 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:54-4/5. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 102,118, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1997.

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Payout

The 122nd Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

$2 Exacta: (6–3) paid $22.40

$2 Trifecta: (6–3–8) paid $38.20

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  • Winning Breeder: Mary L. Wootton; (FL)
  • Final Time: 1:54 4/5
  • Track Condition: Fast
  • Total Attendance: 102,118
  • References

    1997 Preakness Stakes Wikipedia