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]
| The Preakness Stakes | |
 "The Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown" "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans" | |
| Location | Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2000 |
| Winning horse | Red Bullet |
| Jockey | Jerry Bailey |
| Trainer | Joe Orseno |
| Conditions | Good |
| Surface | Dirt |
Payout
editThe 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 |
- $2 Exacta: (4–7) paid $24.00
- $2 Trifecta: (4–7–3) paid $115.80
- $1 Superfecta: (4–7–3–6) paid $235.50
The full chart
edit| 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+3⁄4 | 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+1⁄2 | 2 | Snuck In | Cash Asmussen | Steve Asmussen | Ackerly Brothers | 19.60-1 | |
| 6th | 11+1⁄2 | 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
editReferences
edit- ^ Daily Racing Form, May 21, 2000 Preakness Stakes Chart.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.