1985 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1984. The 110th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule $2 Exacta: (6–3) paid $24.40 1985 Preakness Stakes The 1985 Preakness Stakes was the 110th running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 18, 1985, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Tank's Prospect, who was jockeyed by Pat Day, won the race by a head over runner-up and favorite Chief's Crown. Approximate post time was 5:41 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of
2002 Belmont Stakes Lightly regarded Sarava won at odds of 70-1, the biggest long-shot in the history of the Belmont Stakes. War Emblem established himself as the horse to beat in the Belmont Stakes after wire-to-wire wins in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Despite his racing ability, he was a temperamental colt known around the stable as "Hannibal Lector" for his habit of trying to bite anyone who came too close. Baffert was optimistic about the colt's chances, saying, "With [jockey] Victor [Espinoza], there's no thinking involved. Just get him out of the gate and let him go." With Puzzlement a late