The 1955 Preakness Stakes was the 80th Preakness Stakes overall and it was held on May 28, 1955, at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Nashua, ridden by Eddie Arcaro and trained by James E. Fitzsimmons won the race,[1] outrunning Saratoga who finished second.[2] Traffic Judge, who was trained by Woody Stephens finished third.[3]
| The Preakness Stakes | |
| Location | Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 1955 |
| Winning horse | Nashua |
| Jockey | Eddie Arcaro |
| Trainer | James E. Fitzsimmons |
| Conditions | Three-year olds |
| Surface | Dirt |
Nashua's winning time of 1:54 3/5 for the mile and three-sixteenth race on dirt broke the Pimlico track record.[4]
Background
editGoing into the race, Nashua was the favorite despite coming off a loss to Swaps in the 1955 Kentucky Derby. Saratoga was the second favorite and had previously lost to Nashua prior to the Preakness.[5]
Results
editThe chart below is the results of the 1955 Preakness Stakes.[6][7]
| Finish Position |
Margin (lengths) |
Post Position |
Horse name | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Odds | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Nashua | Eddie Arcaro | James E. Fitzsimmons | Wheatley Stable | 1-2 | $67,550 | |
| 2nd | 1 | 4 | Saratoga | Nick Shuk | Frank A. Bonsal | Montpelier Stable | 5-1 | |
| 3rd | 7 | 1 | Traffic Judge | Eric Guerin | Woody Stephens | Walnut Springs Farm (Clifford Mooers) | 6-1 | |
| 4th | nk | 8 | Nance's Lad | John Choquette | Hilton A. Dabson | Everglades Farm (H. A. Dabson & Chester J. Caithness) | 12-1 | |
| 5th | 3 | 9 | Honey's Alibi | Carlos Gonzalez | Joseph F. Inzelone | W-L Ranch Co. | 8-1 | |
| 6th | 3½ | 3 | Fleet Path | Jimmy Lynch | Walter J. Susini | Duntreath Farm (Perne L. Grissom) | 15-1 | |
| 7th | 7 | 2 | Sticks | Robert J. Martin | John C. Wozneski | B and G Stable (Frank A. Benner & Norman C. Galbraith) | 50-1 | |
| 8th | 4 | 7 | Go Lightly | Joe Culmone | James McGee | Roslyn Stable (Gough W. Thompson) | 30-1 |
- Scratched: Chuck Thomson
- Winning Breeder: Belair Stud; (KY)
- Winning Time: 1:54 3/5 (new track record)
- Track Rating: Fast
- Total Attendance: 35,608 [4]
References
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- ^ "Nashua nabs Preakness, outduels Saratoga down the stretch". Newspapers.com. San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ "Few can match Sunriver's female line". Daily Racing Form. Daily Racing Form. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Track Record Set". New York Times, Section Sports, page 113. 1955-05-29. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
- ^ "Nine horses poised for Preakness". Newspapers.com. Long Beach Independent. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ "2018 Preakness Stakes Media Guide" (PDF). Preakness Stakes. Preakness Stakes. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ "Lineups for the Preakness Today". Newspapers.com. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 24 November 2018.