2001 Preakness Stakes of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 2001. The 126th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule 2001 Preakness Stakes The 2001 Preakness Stakes was the 126th running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 19, 2001, and was televised in the United States on the NBC television network. Point Given, who was jockeyed by Gary Stevens, won the race by two and one quarter lengths over runner-up A P Valentine. Approximate post time was 6:09 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:55.51.
2009 Belmont Stakes become the 61st favorite to win and the first since Afleet Alex in 2005. 2009 Belmont Stakes The 2009 Belmont Stakes was the 141st running of the Belmont Stakes. The race took place on June 6, 2009, and was televised on ABC and ESPN360. The value of the race was $1,000,000 in stakes. Post time was 6:19 p.m. EST. As the final jewel in the Triple Crown, this year's event was run without the elusive championship at stake as 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird was defeated in the Preakness. The attendance at Belmont Park was 52,861. Summer Bird