1998 Preakness Stakes

123rd running of the Preakness Stakes

Horse race

The 1998 Preakness Stakes was the 123rd running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 16, 1998, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Real Quiet, who was jockeyed by Kent Desormeaux, won the race by two and one quarter lengths over runner-up Victory Gallop. Approximate post time was 5:29 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:54-3/5.^[1] The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 103,269, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1998.^[2]

Payout

The 123rd Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

• $2 Exacta: (11–10) paid $14.80
• $2 Trifecta: (11–10–3) paid $97.40
• $1 Superfecta: (11–10–3–8) paid $270.80

The full chart

• Winning Breeder: Little Hill Farm; (KY)
• Final Time: 1:54 3/5
• Track Condition: Fast
• Total Attendance: 103,269^[3]

See also

• 1998 Kentucky Derby

References

1. Daily Racing Form, May 17, 1998 Preakness Stakes Chart.
2. 2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section). The Maryland Jockey Club reported official Total Attendance as 103,269. This is listed as 91,122 Pimlico on-site attendance and 12,147 at Laurel on-site attendance.
3. 2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section). The Maryland Jockey Club reported official Total Attendance as 103,269. This is listed as 91,122 Pimlico on-site attendance and 12,147 at Laurel on-site attendance.

External links

• Official website