The 1983 Preakness Stakes was the 108th running of the $350,000 Grade 1 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race.
Deputed Testamony, who was jockeyed by Donnie A. Miller Jr., won the race by two and three quarter lengths over runner-up Desert Wine.
The race was run on a sloppy track in a final time of 1:55-2/5.
[1] 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.
[2] The 108th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule $2 Exacta: (1–7) paid $174.60