1977 Preakness Stakes

102nd running of the Preakness Stakes August 2023 Dirt 102nd Preakness Stakes The Preakness Stakes Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States "The Second Jewel of the Triple Crown" "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans" May 21, 1977 Seattle Slew Jean Cruguet Fast 1976 1978 The 1977 Preakness Stakes was the 102nd running of the $200,000 Grade 1 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 21, 1977, and was televised in the United States on ABC. 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.Daily Racing Form, May 22, 1977 Preakness Stakes Chart. 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 1977.2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section). Payout The 102nd Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule Program Number Horse Name Win Place Show 8 Seattle Slew US$2.80 $2.80 $2.207 Iron Constitution - $12.20 $5.009 Run Dusty Run - - $2.80 $2 Exacta: (8–7) paid $42.20 The full chart Finish PositionMargin (lengths)Post PositionHorse nameJockeyTrainerOwnerPost Time OddsPurse Earnings1st08 Seattle Slew Jean Cruguet Billy Turner Karen L. Taylor0.40-1 favorite$138,6002nd11/27 Iron Constitution Jorge Velásquez Thomas F. Root Sr. Harry T. Mangurian Jr.30.90-1 $30,0003rd31/29 Run Dusty Run Darrel McHargue Smiley Adams Golden Chance Farm7.20-1$15,0004th43/41 Cormorant Danny R. Wright James P. Simpson Charles T. Berry Jr.4.80-1 $7,5005th51/26 J. O. Tobin Bill Shoemaker John H. Adams El Peco Ranch6.50-16th131/23 Sir Sir Roberto Pineda Leo Azpurua Sr. La Luna Stable86.30-17th231/25 Hey Hey J. P. Ángel Cordero Jr. John P. Campo Fast Piarina Stable78.10-18th233/42 Counter Punch Gregg McCarron Glenn L. Ballenger John E. Hughes75.40-19th263/44 Regal Sir Chris McCarron Carl F. Chapman John B. W. Carmichael69.60-1 Winning Breeder: Ben S. Castleman; (KY) Winning Time: 1:54 2/5 Track Condition: Fast Total Attendance: 77,346 See also 1977 Kentucky Derby 1977 Belmont Stakes References External links https://www.preakness.com/ 1977 Category:1977 in horse racing Category:1977 in American sports Category:1977 in sports in Maryland Category:1970s in Baltimore Category:May 1977 sports events in the United States