1972 Preakness Stakes
The 1972 Preakness Stakes was the 97th running of the $200,000 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 20, 1972, and was televised in the United States on the CBS television network. Bee Bee Bee, who was jockeyed by Eldon Nelson, won the race by one and one half lengths over runner-up No Le Hace. Approximate post time was 5:40 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a sloppy track in a final time of 1:55-3/5. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 48,721, this is recorded as third highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1972.Payout
The 97th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule
Program
Number | Horse Name
| Win
| Place
| Show
|
| 8 | Bee Bee Bee | $39.40 | $13.80 | $4.60 |
| 2 | No Le Hace | - | $5.40 | $3.40 |
| 4 | Key To The Mint | - | - | $3.60 |
The full chart
Finish
Position | Margin
| Post
Position | Horse name | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Post
Time Odds | Purse
Earnings |
| 1st | 0 | 8 | Bee Bee Bee | Eldon Nelson | Del W. Carroll | William S Farrish, III | 18.70-1 | $135,300 |
| 2nd | 11/2 | 2 | No Le Hace | Phil Rubbicco | Homer C. Pardue | Joseph R. Straus | 5.70-1 | $30,000 |
| 3rd | 5 | 4 | Key To The Mint | Braulio Baeza | J. Elliott Burch | Rokeby Stable | 4.20-1 | $15,000 |
| 4th | 51/4 | 1A | Riva Ridge | Ron Turcotte | Lucien Laurin | Meadow Stable | 0.30-1
favorite | $7,500 |
| 5th | 93/4 | 7 | Festive Mood | Sally M. Gibson | William H. Dixon | William A. Levin | 65.60-1 | |
| 6th | 163/4 | 5 | Eager Exchange | Eddie Maple | John P. Campo | John DeWitt Marsh | 47.50-1 | |
| 7th | 201/4 | 6 | Hassi's Image | James Moseley | Juan Arias | Hassi Shina | 59.10-1 | |
- Winning Breeder: William S. Miller;
- Winning Time: 1:55 3/5
- Track Condition: Sloppy
- Total Attendance: 48,721
