1955 Preakness Stakes

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80th Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes
LocationPimlico Race Course,
Baltimore, Maryland,
United States
DateMay 28, 1955
Winning horseNashua
JockeyEddie Arcaro
TrainerJames E. Fitzsimmons
ConditionsThree-year olds
SurfaceDirt
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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]

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

Going 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

The 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

  1. ^ "Nashua captures Preakness Stakes". Newspapers.com. Brownsville Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Nashua nabs Preakness, outduels Saratoga down the stretch". Newspapers.com. San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Few can match Sunriver's female line". Daily Racing Form. Daily Racing Form. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Track Record Set". New York Times, Section Sports, page 113. 1955-05-29. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  5. ^ "Nine horses poised for Preakness". Newspapers.com. Long Beach Independent. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  6. ^ "2018 Preakness Stakes Media Guide" (PDF). Preakness Stakes. Preakness Stakes. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  7. ^ "Lineups for the Preakness Today". Newspapers.com. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 24 November 2018.