1962 Preakness Stakes
87th running of the Preakness Stakes / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 1962 Preakness Stakes was the 87th running of the $200,000 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 19, 1962, and was televised in the United States on the CBS television network. Greek Money, who was jockeyed by John L. Rotz, won the race by a scant nose over runner-up Ridan (horse) in a fighting finish. Approximate post time was 5:50 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a fast track in a final time of 1:56-1/5.[1] The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 33,854, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1962.[2]
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The Preakness Stakes | |
Location | Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
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Date | May 19, 1962 |
Winning horse | Greek Money |
Jockey | John L. Rotz |
Conditions | Fast |
Surface | Dirt |
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