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1972, 97th Preakness, behind the scenes b-roll, Baltimore, Maryland3 min 47 secs, 16mm 2k digital scanEpisode map - https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?...
The 1972 Belmont Stakes won by the beautiful Riva Ridge in a dominating performance. What a magical horse he was.
After choosing to skip the Derby, Bee Bee Bee took an early lead in #Preakness97 and never looked back. The Maryland-bred colt denied Derby winner, Riva Ridge the Triple Crown by causing him to lose only the Middle Jewel.
The 1972 Preakness revolved around Riva Ridge. Champion 2-year-old of 1971 on the strength of seven wins in nine starts, the Meadow Stable runner ran away with the Blue Grass at Keeneland April 27 and then demolished the Derby field May 6. Two weeks later, most expected the same in the Preakness.
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.
1972 Preakness Stakes G1. Date / Track: 05/20/1972, Pimlico Race Course. Post Time: Distance: 1 3/16 m (Dirt) Age / Sex: 3 M. Get Your Breeders' Cup Super Screener Today!
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.
