1983 Preakness Stakes
The 1983 Preakness Stakes was the 108th running of the $350,000 Grade 1 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 21, 1983, and was televised in the United States on the American [Broadcasting Company|ABC] television network. Deputed Testamony, who was jockeyed by Donnie A. Miller Jr., won the race by two and three quarter lengths over runner-up Desert Wine. Approximate post time was 5:42 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a sloppy track in a final time of 1:55-2/5. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 71,768, recorded as second highest on the list of American [thoroughbred racing top attended events] in 1983.
Payout
The 108th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule| Program Number | Horse Name | Win | Place | Show |
| 1 | Deputed Testamony | US$31.00 | $10.00 | $6.40 |
| 7 | Desert Wine | - | $4.80 | $4.20 |
| 3 | High Honors | - | - | $9.60 |
$2 Exacta: paid $174.60
The full chart
| Finish Position | Margin | Post Position | Horse name | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Post Time Odds | Purse Earnings |
| 1st | 0 | 1 | Deputed Testamony | Donnie A. Miller Jr. | J. William Boniface | Francis P. Sears Jr. | 14.50-1 | $251,200 |
| 2nd | 2-3/4 | 7 | Desert Wine | Chris McCarron | Jerry M. Fanning | Cardiff [Stud Farm] | 4.40-1 | $50,000 |
| 3rd | 6-3/4 | 3 | High Honors | Miguel A. Rivera | Lou Rondinello | Daniel M. Galbreath | 15.70-1 | $30,000 |
| 4th | 81/2 | 6 | Marfa | Jorge Velásquez | D. Wayne Lukas | Lloyd R. French & Barry Beal | 4.50-1 | $15,000 |
| 5th | 83/4 | 2 | Play Fellow | Jean Cruguet | Harvey L. Vanier | Nancy A. Vanier | 8.30-1 | |
| 6th | 111/2 | 10 | Sunny's Halo | Eddie Delahoussaye | David C. Cross Jr. | David J. Foster Racing | 1.10-1 favorite | |
| 7th | 14 | 5 | Bet Big | Roger I. Velez | Hubert Hine | Zelda Cohen | 20.40-1 | |
| 8th | 15 | 1A | Parfaitement | Herb McCauley | J. William Boniface | Mrs. Bernard Daney | 14.50-1 | |
| 9th | 153/4 | 9 | Common Sense | Jack C. Penny | Dennis J. Manning | J & L Stable | 47.10-1 | |
| 10th | 193/4 | 11 | Flag Admiral | Pat Day | Ambrose R. Cremen | Carter & Gentry | 26.10-1 | |
| 11th | 233/4 | 4 | Chas Conerly | Kenneth Skinner | Mervin Marks | Daniel H. Lavezzo Jr. | 68.20-1 | |
| 12th | 303/4 | 8 | Paris Prince | Terry Liphan | Laz Barrera | Dolly Green | 47.80-1 |
- Winning Breeder: Bonita Farm,
- Winning Time: 1:55 2/5
- Track Condition: Sloppy
- Total Attendance: '''71,768'''