The 1968 Preakness Stakes was the 93rd running of the $200,000 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 18, 1968, and was televised in the United States on the CBS television network. Forward Pass, who was jockeyed by Ismael Valenzuela, won the race by six lengths over runner-up Out Of The Way. Approximate post time was 5:31 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a fast track in a final time of 1:56-4/5.[1] The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 40,247, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1968.[2]

93rd Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes
LocationPimlico Race Course,
Baltimore, Maryland,
United States
DateMay 18, 1968
Winning horseForward Pass
JockeyIsmael Valenzuela
ConditionsFast
SurfaceDirt
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Payout

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The 93rd Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

Program
Number
Horse Name
Win
Place
Show
2 Forward Pass $4.20 $2.60 $2.60
7 Out of the Way - $6.40 $3.80
1 Nodouble - - $4.20

The full chart

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Finish
Position
Margin
(lengths)
Post
Position
Horse name Jockey Trainer Owner Post
Time Odds
Purse
Earnings
1st 0 2 Forward Pass Ismael Valenzuela Henry Forrest Calumet Farm 1.10-1
favorite
$142,700
2nd 6 7 Out of the Way John L. Rotz Max Hirsch King Ranch 14.80-1 $30,000
3rd 61/4 3 Dancer's Image *D Robert Ussery Lou Cavalaris, Jr. Peter D. Fuller 1.20-1 *
4th 81/4 1 Nodouble Willie McKeever J. Bert Sonnier Verna Lea Farms 16.80-1 $15,000
5th 81/2 10 Yankee Lad Eldon Nelson James L. Skinner James L. Skinner 153.10-1 $7,500
6th 83/4 6 Jig Time Ray Broussard MacKenzie Miller Cragwood Stables 31.00-1
7th 103/4 5 Sir Beau Chris Rogers Judy Johnson Tri Colour Stable 28.70-1
8th 141/4 8 Martins Jig Joe Culmone Robert L. Beall Mildred L. Beall 87.60-1
9th 151/4 9 Ringmaster Phil I. Grimm Charles Wahler Hubert B. Phipps 30.50-1
10th 231/4 4 Wood-Pro Karl Korte Joseph Hackman John Nero 173.40-1
  • A *D signifies that Dancer's Image ran third but was Disqualified and placed eighth.
  • Winning Breeder: Calumet Farm; (KY)
  • Winning Time: 1:56 4/5
  • Track Condition: Fast
  • Total Attendance: 40,247[2]

References

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  1. ^ Daily Racing Form, May 19, 1968 Preakness Stakes Chart.
  2. ^ a b 2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 73 (page P-7 of The Preakness section).
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