When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Up for sale is the 1949 program for the Preakness Stake. The rece was was won by Capot, who finished second in the Kentucky, and who Also won the Belmont. 4 and a half lengths behind for second in the Kentucky Derby so nearly immortal. . Condition for a nearly 80 year old program is not bad. Minor staining on front, red pencil notations throughout and a slight fold make that is undetectable in a sleeve.
Capot opened as the 2.5–1 second favorite in the field of ten in the $75,000 Preakness. In that race, all broke well, and Capot sprinted near the lead in second as he passed the stands for the first time. Going into Pimlico\'s famous clubhouse turn, he was steadied in close quarters but held his position. Just inside the furlong pole coming down the lane, Capot assumed control and drew clear under pressure to stave off the rally of Palestinian and win by a head. It was three more lengths back to Noble Impulse in third, as favorite Ponder finished fifth. Capot won the Belmont Stakes three weeks later. His performances earned him 1949\'s Three-Year-Old Male Champion honors. He was also named the 1949 Horse of the Year by the Daily Racing Form.
He is one of only four horses to win both of Maryland\'s top races in the Preakness Stakes and the Pimlico Special. The others were Triple Crown winners: Citation, Assault and Whirlawayand deservedly was selected for the Hall of Fame.
