1977 Preakness Stakes
| 102nd Preakness Stakes | |
|---|---|
| The Preakness Stakes | |
| Location |
Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Date | May 21, 1977 |
| Winning horse | Seattle Slew |
| Jockey | Jean Cruguet |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
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The 1977 Preakness Stakes was the 102nd running of the $200,000 Grade 1 Preakness Stakes. 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.[1] 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.[2]
Payout
The 102nd Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule
| Program Number |
Horse Name |
Win |
Place |
Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Seattle Slew | $2.80 | $2.80 | $2.20 |
| 7 | Iron Constitution | - | $12.20 | $5.00 |
| 9 | Run Dusty Run | - | - | $2.80 |
$2 Exacta: (8–7) paid $42.20
The full chart
| Finish Position |
Lengths Behind |
Post Position |
Horse name | Trainer | Jockey | Owner | Post Time Odds |
Purse Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0 | 8 | Seattle Slew | Bill Turner | Jean Cruguet | Karen L. Taylor | 0.40-1 favorite |
$138,600 |
| 2nd | 11/2 | 7 | Iron Constitution | Thomas F. Root, Sr. | Jorge Velasquez | H. T. Mangurian,Jr. | 30.90-1 | $30,000 |
| 3rd | 31/2 | 9 | Run Dusty Run | William E. Adams | Darrel McHargue | Golden Chance Farm | 7.20-1 | $15,000 |
| 4th | 43/4 | 1 | Cormorant | James P. Simpson | Danny R. Wright | C. T. Berry, Jr. | 4.80-1 | $7,500 |
| 5th | 51/2 | 6 | J. O. Tobin | Johnny Adams | Bill Shoemaker | El Peco Ranch | 6.50-1 | |
| 6th | 131/2 | 3 | Sir Sir | Leo Azpurua | Robert Pineda | La Luna Stable | 86.30-1 | |
| 7th | 231/2 | 5 | Hey Hey J. P. | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Fast Piarina Stable | 78.10-1 | ||
| 8th | 233/4 | 2 | Counter Punch | Greg McCarron | J. E. Hughes | 75.40-1 | ||
| 9th | 263/4 | 4 | Regal Sir | Chris McCarron | B. W. Carmichael | 69.60-1 |
- Winning Breeder: B. S. Castleman; (KY)
- Winning Time: 1:54-2/5
- Track Condition: Fast
- Total Attendance: 77,346[2]
References
- ↑ Daily Racing Form, May 22, 1977 Preakness Stakes Chart.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section).
External links
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