108th running of the Preakness Stakes
Horse race
The 1983 Preakness Stakes was the 108th running of the $350,000 Grade 1 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 21, 1983, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Deputed Testamony, who was jockeyed by Donnie A. Miller Jr., won the race by two and three quarter lengths over runner-up Desert Wine. Approximate post time was 5:42 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a sloppy track in a final time of 1:55-2/5.[1] The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 71,768, recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events in 1983.[2]
Payout
The 108th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule
$2 Exacta: (1–7) paid $174.60
The full chart
- Winning Breeder: Bonita Farm, (MD)
- Winning Time: 1:55 2/5
- Track Condition: Sloppy
- Total Attendance: 71,768[2]
References
- ^ Daily Racing Form, May 22, 1983 Preakness Stakes Chart.
- ^ a b 2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section).
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