The 2000 Preakness Stakes was the 125th running of the Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 20, 2000, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Red Bullet, who was jockeyed by Jerry Bailey, won the race three and three quarter lengths over runner-up Fusaichi Pegasus. Approximate post time was 5:28 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a track listed as good in a final time of 1:56.04.[1] The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 111,821, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 2000.[2]

125th Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes
"The Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown"
"The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans"
LocationPimlico Race Course,
Baltimore, Maryland,
United States
DateMay 20, 2000
Winning horseRed Bullet
JockeyJerry Bailey
TrainerJoe Orseno
ConditionsGood
SurfaceDirt
← 1999
2001 →

Payout

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The 126th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

Program
Number
Horse Name
Win
Place
Show
4 Red Bullet $14.40 $3.20 $2.80
7 Fusaichi Pegasus - $2.60 $2.20
3 Impeachment - - $3.60

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 4 Red Bullet Jerry Bailey Joe Orseno Stronach Stables 6.20-1 $650,000
2nd 6+34 7 Fusaichi Pegasus Kent Desormeaux Neil D. Drysdale Fusao Sekiguchi 0.30-1
favorite
$200,000
3rd 7 3 Impeachment Craig Perret Todd A. Pletcher Dogwood Stable 19.10-1 $100,000
4th 7-1/4 6 Captain Steve Robby Albarado Bob Baffert Michael E. Pegram 11.50-1 $50,000
5th 10+12 2 Snuck In Cash Asmussen Steve Asmussen Ackerly Brothers 19.60-1
6th 11+12 1 Hugh Hefner Victor Espinoza Martin F. Jones King Edward Racing 49.70-1
7th 12 5 High Yield Pat Day D. Wayne Lukas Robert B. & Beverly Lewis 7.30-1
8th 42 8 Hal's Hope Roger I. Velez Harold J. Rose Rose Family Stables 35.10-1
  • Winning Breeder: Frank Stonach; (KY)
  • Final Time: 1:56.04
  • Track Condition: Good
  • Total Attendance: 111,821[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Daily Racing Form, May 21, 2000 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 111,821. This is listed as 98,304 Pimlico on-site attendance and 13,517 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 111,821. This is listed as 98,304 Pimlico on-site attendance and 13,517 at Laurel on-site attendance.
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