Tags: Horse Race, Race.
The 1997 Preakness Stakes was the 122nd running of the Preakness Stakes. The race took place on May 17 1997 and was televised in the United States on the NBC television network. Silver Charm who was jockeyed by Gary L. Stevens won the race by a head over both runner-up Free House and Captain Bodgit. Approximate post time was 5:29 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run over a fast track in a final time of 1:54-4/5.