1960 Preakness Stakes
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LocationPimlico Race Course,
Baltimore, Maryland,
United States
Baltimore, Maryland,
United States
DateMay 21, 1960
Winning horseBally Ache
| The Preakness Stakes | |
| Location | Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 1960 |
| Winning horse | Bally Ache |
| Jockey | Robert Ussery |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
The 1960 Preakness Stakes was the 85th running of the $175,000 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 21, 1960, and was televised in the United States on the CBS television network. Bally Ache, who was jockeyed by Robert Ussery, won the race by four lengths over runner-up Victoria Park. Approximate post time was 5:48 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a fast track in a final time of 1:57-3/5[1] The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 30,659, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1960.[2]
The 85th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule
| Program Number |
Horse Name |
Win |
Place |
Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bally Ache | $5.40 | $2.80 | - |
| 4 | Victoria Park | - | $5.80 | - |
| no show | No Show Mutuels Taken |
- | - | - |
