109th running of the Preakness Stakes
Horse race
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 Angel Cordero, 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.[1] 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.[2]
Payout
The 110th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule
Program Number
|
Horse Name
|
Win
|
Place
|
Show
|
3
|
Gate Dancer
|
US$11.60
|
$5.00
|
$4.20
|
10
|
Play On
|
-
|
$7.20
|
$5.00
|
2
|
Fight Over
|
–
|
–
|
$5.60
|
$2 Exacta: (3–10) paid $106.60
The full chart
- Winning Breeder: William R. Davis; (FL)
- Winning Time: 1:53 3/5
- Track Condition: Fast
- Total Attendance: 81,235[2]
References
- ^ Daily Racing Form, May 20, 1984 Preakness Stakes Chart.
- ^ a b 2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section).
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