1978 Preakness Stakes
Baltimore, Maryland, United States | |
| Date | May 20, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Winning horse | Affirmed |
| Jockey | Steve Cauthen |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
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The 1978 Preakness Stakes was the 103rd running of the $210,000 Grade 1
television network. Affirmed, who was jockeyed by Steve Cauthen, won the race by a head over runner-up Alydar, repeating Affirmed's close victory over Alydar in the Kentucky Derby. Believe It finished 3rd, repeating his result from the Kentucky Derby.[1] 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.[2] The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 81,261, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1978.[3]
Longshot Track reward took the lead early, but Affirmed took the lead entering the backstretch.[1] Alydar had remained fairly close to the leaders and almost caught up to Affirmed entering the stretch.[1] But Affirmed never let Alydar catch up, and won by a neck.[1] 3rd place Believe It finished 7 1/2 lengths behind.[1]
Payout
The 103rd Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule
| Program Number |
Horse Name |
Win |
Place |
Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Affirmed | US$3.00 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 3 | Alydar | - | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 2 | Believe It | - | - | $2.10 |
$2
Exacta
: (6–3) paid $4.00
The full chart
| Finish Position |
Margin (lengths) |
Post Position |
Horse name | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Post Time Odds |
Purse Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0 | 6 | Affirmed | Steve Cauthen | Laz Barrera | Harbor View Farm
|
0.50-1 favorite |
$136,200 |
| 2nd | head | 3 | Alydar | Jorge Velásquez | John Veitch | Calumet Farm | 1.80-1 | $30,000 |
| 3rd | 8 | 2 | Believe It | Eddie Maple | Woody Stephens | Hickory Tree Stable | 6.70-1 | $15,000 |
| 4th | 101/2 | 1 | Noon Time Spender | Herberto Hinojosa | Antonio Arcordia | Miami Lakes Ranch | 80.80-1 | $7,500 |
| 5th | 181/2 | 7 | Indigo Star | Robert Fitzgerald | King T. Leatherbury | Raymond F. Procopio | 89.80-1 | |
| 6th | 261/2 | 5 | Dax S. | Jack Kurtz | Melvin W. Gross | Nathan Scherr | 93.30-1 | |
| 7th | 301/2 | 4 | Track Reward | Bernie Gonzalez | Albert S. Barrera | Aisquith Stable | 88.70-1 |
- Winning Breeder: Harbor View Farm; (FL)
- Winning Time: 1:54 2/5
- Track Condition: Fast
- Total Attendance: 81,261[3]
References
- ^ ISBN 9780786476985.
- ^ Daily Racing Form, May 21, 1978 Preakness Stakes Chart.
- ^ a b 2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section).