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2002 Preakness Stakes

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Date
  
May 18, 2002

Jockey
  
Victor Espinoza

Surface
  
Dirt

Winning horse
  
War Emblem

Conditions
  
Fast

Location
  
Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

The 2002 Preakness Stakes was the 127th running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 18, 2002, and was televised in the United States on the NBC television network. War Emblem, who was jockeyed by Victor Espinoza, won the race by three quarters of a length over runner-up Magic Weisner. Approximate post time was 6:12 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:56.36. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 117,055, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 2002.

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Payout

The 127th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

  • $2 Exacta: (8–2) paid $327.00
  • $2 Trifecta: (8–2–12) paid $2,311.00
  • $1 Superfecta: (8–2–12–6) paid $6,701.50

    • The full chart

  • Winning Breeder: Charles Nuckols, Jr. & Sons; (KY)
  • Final Time: 1:56.36
  • Track Condition: Fast
  • Total Attendance: 117,055

    • References

    2002 Preakness Stakes Wikipedia
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