1995 Preakness Stakes racing top attended events for North America in 1995. This was the first time in history that Preakness attendance exceeded 100,000. The 120th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule $2 Exacta: (7–10) paid $266.00 $2 Trifecta: (7–10–11) paid $909.60 1995 Preakness Stakes The 1995 Preakness Stakes was the 120th running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 20, 1995, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Timber Country, who was jockeyed by Pat Day, won the race by a half length over runner-up Oliver's Twist. Approximate post time was 5:33 p.m.
2002 Belmont Stakes 2002 Belmont Stakes The 2002 Belmont Stakes was the 134th running of the Belmont Stakes. The race, known as the "test of the champion" and sometimes called the "final jewel" in thoroughbred horse racing's Triple Crown series, was held on June 8, 2002, three weeks after the Preakness Stakes and five weeks after the Kentucky Derby. War Emblem, trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Victor Espinoza, was the race favorite after winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in front-running fashion. However, he lost all chance of completing the Triple Crown after stumbling at the start of the race.