2004 Preakness Stakes

129th running of the Preakness Stakes

Horse race

The 2004 Preakness Stakes was the 129th running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 15, 2004, and was televised in the United States on the NBC television network. Smarty Jones, who was jockeyed by Stewart Elliott, won the race by eleven and one half lengths over runner-up Rock Hard Ten. Approximate post time was 6:25 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:55.59.^[1] The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 124,351, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 2004.^[2]

Payout

The 129th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

• $2 Exacta: (7–10) paid $24.60
• $2 Trifecta: (7–10–9) paid $177.20
• $1 Superfecta: (7–10–9–1) paid $230.70

The full chart

• Winning Breeder: Someday Farm; (PA)
• Final Time: 1:55.59
• Track Condition: Fast
• Total Attendance: 124,351^[3]

See also

• 2004 Kentucky Derby
• 2004 Belmont Stakes

References

1. Daily Racing Form, May 16, 2004 Preakness Stakes Chart.
2. 2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section). The Maryland Jockey Club reported official Total Attendance as 124,351. This is listed as 112,668 Pimlico on-site attendance and 11,683 at Laurel on-site attendance.
3. 2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section). The Maryland Jockey Club reported official Total Attendance as 124,351. This is listed as 112,668 Pimlico on-site attendance and 11,683 at Laurel on-site attendance.

External links

• Official website