2002 Preakness Stakes
| 127th Preakness Stakes | |
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| The Preakness Stakes | |
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"The Second Jewel of the Triple Crown" "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans" | |
| Location |
Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Date | May 18, 2002 |
| Winning horse | War Emblem |
| Jockey | Victor Espinoza |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
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The 2002 Preakness Stakes was the 127th running of the Preakness Stakes. 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.[1] 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.[2]
Payout
The 127th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule
| Program Number |
Horse Name |
Win |
Place |
Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | War Emblem | $7.60 | $6.00 | $4.40 |
| 2 | Magic Weisner | - | $33.00 | $14.00 |
| 5 | Proud Citizen | - | - | $5.00 |
$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
| Finish Position |
Lengths Behind |
Post Position |
Horse name | Trainer | Jockey | Owner | Post Time Odds |
Purse Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0 | 8 | War Emblem | Bob Baffert | Victor Espinoza | The Thoroughbred Corporation | 2.80-1 favorite |
$650,000 |
| 2nd | 3⁄4 | 2 | Magic Weisner | Nancy H. Albert | Richard Migliore | Nancy H. Alberts | 45.70-1 | $200,000 |
| 3rd | 1 1⁄2 | 12 | Proud Citizen | D. Wayne Lukas | Mike E. Smith | Robert Baker & David Cornstein | 7.40-1 | $100,000 |
| 4th | 3 | 6 | Harlan's Holiday | Kenneth McPeek | Edgar Prado | Starlight Stable | 5.20-1 | $50,000 |
| 5th | 3 3⁄4 | 7 | Easyfromthegitgo | Steve Asmussen | Donnie Meche | J.Cassel & B.Zollars | 23.40-1 | |
| 6th | 10 3⁄4 | 1 | U S S Tinosa | Jerry Hollendorfer | Kent Desormeaux | Peter Abruzzo & Barry Thiriot | 10.20-1 | |
| 7th | 17-1/4 | 4 | Crimson Hero | Nicholas P. Zito | Chris McCarron | Tracy Farmer | 14.80-1 | |
| 8th | 17 3⁄4 | 5 | Medaglia d'Oro | Robert J. Frankel | Jerry D. Bailey | Edmund A. Gann | 3.00-1 | |
| 9th | 20 3⁄4 | 3 | Straight Gin | Nicholas P. Zito | Robby Albarado | Marylou Whitney Stable | 28.00-1 | |
| 10th | 27 1⁄2 | 1 | Menacing Dennis | Jeff Bonde | Mario Pino | Jmj Racing Stables | 51.20-1 | |
| 11th | 27 3⁄4 | 9 | Table Limit | D. Wayne Lukas | Gary L. Stevens | Overbrook Farm | 23.10-1 | |
| 12th | 28-1/4 | 10 | Booklet | John T. Ward, Jr. | Pat Day | John C. Oxley | 9.90-1 | |
| 13th | 28 3⁄4 | 11 | Equality | H. Graham Motion | Ramon A. Dominguez | Pin Oak Stable | 27.50-1 | |
- Winning Breeder: Charles Nuckols, Jr. & Sons; (KY)
- Final Time: 1:56.36
- Track Condition: Fast
- Total Attendance: 117,055[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Daily Racing Form, May 19, 2002 Preakness Stakes Chart.
- ↑ 2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section). The Maryland Jockey Club reported official Total Attendance as 117,055. This is listed as 101,138 Pimlico on-site attendance and 15,917 at Laurel on-site attendance.
- ↑ 2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section). The Maryland Jockey Club reported official Total Attendance as 117,055. This is listed as 101,138 Pimlico on-site attendance and 15,917 at Laurel on-site attendance.
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