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Victory by Survivor

When
1873
Where
Pimlico Race Course
Part of
First running of the Preakness Stakes

Survivor won the first Preakness Stakes in 1873, establishing his place in the race's history.

Survivor was the winner of the 1873 Preakness Stakes. His victory marked the first running of the race named in honor of the colt Preakness. This win connected the event to the track's founding history and the namesake horse's earlier victory.

Sources

  1. Preakness Stakes Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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