The Preakness Stakes is an American flat thoroughbred horse race held on the third Saturday in May each year at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It is a Grade I race run over a distance of 9.5 furlongs on dirt. Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57 kg); fillies 121 pounds (55 kg). It is the second jewel of the Triple Crown, held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby and three weeks before the Belmont Stakes.
The 2006 Preakness Stakes was the 131st running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 20, 2006, and was televised in the United States on the NBC television network. Bernardini, who was jockeyed by Javier Castellano, won the race by five and one quarter lengths over runner-up Sweetnorthernsaint. Approximate post time was 6:19 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:54.65. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 128,643, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 2006.
The 1996 Preakness Stakes was the 121st running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 18, 1996, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Louis Quatorze, who was jockeyed by Pat Day, won the race by three and one quarter lengths over runner-up Skip Away. Approximate post time was 5:33 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:53-2/5. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 97,751, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1996.
The 1992 Preakness Stakes was the 118th running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 16, 1992, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Pine Bluff, who was jockeyed by Chris McCarron, won the race by three quarters of a length over runner-up Alydeed. Approximate post time was 5:34 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast good in a final time of 1:53-3/5. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 96,865, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1992.
The 1990 Preakness Stakes was the 115th running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 19, 1990, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Summer Squall, who was jockeyed by Pat Day, won the race by two and one quarter lengths over runner-up Unbridled. Approximate post time was 5:33 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:53-3/5. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 96,106, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1990.
The 1985 Preakness Stakes was the 110th running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 18, 1985, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Tank's Prospect, who was jockeyed by Pat Day, won the race by a head over runner-up and favorite Chief's Crown. Approximate post time was 5:41 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:53-2/5. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 81,235, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1984.
The 1984 Preakness Stakes was the 109th running of the $350,000 Grade 1 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 19, 1984, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Gate Dancer, who was jockeyed by Pat Day, won the race by one and one half lengths over runner-up Play On. Approximate post time was 5:41 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:53-3/5. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 80,566, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1984.
The 2013 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 89th running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place on May 17, 2013, and was televised in the United States on the NBC Sports Network. Ridden by jockey Joel Rosario, Fiftyshadesofhay won the race by a scant neck over runner-up Marathon Lady. Approximate post time on the Friday evening before the Preakness Stakes was 4:47 p.m. Eastern Time. The Maryland Jockey Club raised the purse to $500,000 for the 89th running. This made The Black-Eyed-Susan Stakes the third highest payout for a race restricted to three-year-old fillies. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:52.73. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 39,957. The attendance at Pimlico Race Course that day was a record crowd for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day.
The 2012 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 88th running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place in Baltimore, Maryland on May 18, 2012, and was televised in the United States on the NBC Sports Network. Ridden by jockey John R. Velazquez, In Lingerie won the race by one and one quarter lengths over runner-up Disposablepleasure. Approximate post time on the Friday evening before the Preakness Stakes was 4:46 p.m. Eastern Time and the race was run for a purse of $300,000. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:52.07. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 32,473. The attendance at Pimlico Race Course that day was a record crowd for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day.
The 2011 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 87th running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place in Baltimore, Maryland on May 14, 2011, and was televised in the United States on the NBC Sports Network. Ridden by jockey Jose Lezcano, Royal Delta won the race by two and a half lengths over runner-up Buster's Ready. Approximate post time on the Friday evening before the Preakness Stakes was 4:46 p.m. Eastern Time and the race was run for a purse of $300,000. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:49.60. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 27,966. The attendance at Pimlico Race Course that day was a record crowd for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day.
The 2010 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 86th running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place in Baltimore, Maryland on May 14, 2010, and was televised in the United States on the Bravo TV network owned by NBC. Ridden by jockey Jose Lezcano, Acting Happy, won the race by one and a half lengths over runner-up No Such Word. Approximate post time on the evening before the Preakness Stakes was 5:50 p.m. Eastern Time and the race was run for a purse of $200,000. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:50.00. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 27,609. The attendance at Pimlico Race Course that day was a record crowd for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day.
The 2009 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 85th running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place in Baltimore, Maryland on May 15, 2009, and was televised in the United States on the Bravo TV network owned by NBC. Ridden by jockey Terry Thompson, Payton d'Oro, won the race by one and one quarter lengths over runner-up Bon Jovi Girl. Approximate post time on the evening before the Preakness Stakes was 5:50 p.m. Eastern Time and the race was run for a purse of $150,000. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:49.75. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 23,819.
The 2008 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 84th running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place in Baltimore, Maryland on May 16, 2008, and was televised in the United States on the Bravo TV network owned by NBC. Ridden by jockey Channing Hill, Sweet Vendetta, won the race by one and one half lengths over runner-up Shes All Eltish. Approximate post time on the evening before the Preakness Stakes was 5:50 p.m. Eastern Time and the race was run for a purse of $150,000. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:49.60. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 18,407.
The 2007 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 83rd running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place in Baltimore, Maryland on May 18, 2007, and was televised in the United States on the Bravo TV network owned by NBC. Ridden by jockey Edgar Prado, Panty Raid, won the race by one and one half lengths over runner-up Winning Point. Approximate post time on the evening before the Preakness Stakes was 5:50 p.m. Eastern Time and the race was run for a purse of $250,000. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:50.07. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 25,167. The attendance at Pimlico Race Course that day was a record crowd for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day.
The 2006 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 82nd running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place in Baltimore, Maryland on May 19, 2006, and was televised in the United States on the Bravo TV network owned by NBC. Ridden by jockey Ramon Dominguez, Regal Engagement, lost the race by two lengths to runner-up Smart N Pretty after being interfered with. Smart N Pretty was taken down and the race was awarded to Regal Engagement. Approximate post time on the evening before the Preakness Stakes was 5:14 p.m. Eastern Time and the race was run for a purse of $250,000. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:50.11. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 24,554. The attendance at Pimlico Race Course that day was a record crowd for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day.
The 2014 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 90th running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place on May 16, 2014, and was televised in the United States on the NBC Sports Network. Ridden by jockey Javier Castellano, Stopchargingmaria won the race by a scant neck over runner-up Vero Amore. Approximate post time on the Friday evening before the Preakness Stakes was 4:49 p.m. Eastern Time. The Maryland Jockey Club raised the purse to $500,000 for the 90th running. This made The Black-Eyed-Susan Stakes the third highest payout for a race restricted to three-year-old fillies. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:51.79. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 34,756. The attendance at Pimlico Race Course that day was the second best crowd ever for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day behind only 2013.
The 2015 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 91st running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place on May 15, 2015, and was televised in the United States on the NBC Sports Network. Ridden by jockey Javier Castellano, Keen Pauline won the race by a two and three-quarter lengths over runner-up Include Betty. Approximate post time on the Friday evening before the Preakness Stakes was 4:52 p.m. Eastern Time. The Maryland Jockey Club supplied a purse of $250,000 for the 91st running. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:50.46. The Maryland Jockey Club reported a Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day record attendance of 42,700. The attendance at Pimlico Race Course that day was a record crowd for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day.
The 2016 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 92nd running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place on May 20, 2016, and was televised in the United States on the NBC Sports Network. Ridden by jockey Luis Saez, Go Maggie Go won the race by a two and one-half lengths over runner-up Ma Can Do It. Approximate post time on the Friday evening before the Preakness Stakes was 4:51 p.m. Eastern Time. The Maryland Jockey Club supplied a purse of $250,000 for the 92nd running. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:51.81. The Maryland Jockey Club reported a Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day record attendance of 47,956. The attendance at Pimlico Race Course that day was a record crowd for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day and the sixth largest for a thoroughbred race in North America in 2016.
The 2017 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 93rd running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place on May 19, 2016, and was televised in the United States on the NBC Sports Network. Ridden by jockey Nik Juarez, Actress won the race by a head over runner-up Lights of Medina. Approximate post time on the Friday evening before the Preakness Stakes was 4:50 p.m. Eastern Time. The Maryland Jockey Club supplied a purse of $300,000 for the 93rd running. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:51.87. The Maryland Jockey Club reported a Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day record attendance of 50,339. The attendance at Pimlico Race Course that day was a record crowd for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day and the sixth largest for a thoroughbred race in North America in 2017.
The 2019 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes was the 95th running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race took place on May 17, 2019, and was televised in the United States on the NBC Sports Network. Ridden by jockey Javier Castellano, Point of Honor won the race by a half length over runner-up Ulele. Approximate post time on the Friday evening before the Preakness Stakes was 4:40 p.m. Eastern Time. The Maryland Jockey Club supplied a purse of $250,000 for the 95th running. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:51.87. The Maryland Jockey Club reported a Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day record attendance of 51,573. The attendance at Pimlico Race Course that day was a record crowd for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day and the fifth largest for a thoroughbred race in North America in 2019.
