The 1926 Preakness Stakes was the 51st running of the $63,625

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Thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 10, 1926 and was run before the

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. Ridden by John Maiben, in a major upset

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won the race by a head over runner-up Blondin. The race was run on a track rated fast in a final time of 1:59 4/5

Payout

The 51st Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

The full chart

''Daily Racing Form'' Chart''Daily Racing Form'' May 11, 1926 Preakness Stakes results chart
Retrieved July 16, 2018 * Winning Breeder:

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; (KY) * Times: 1/4 mile – 0:23 2/5; 1/2 mile – 47 3/5; 3/4 mile – 1:13 flat; mile – 1:38 4/5; 1 3/16 (final) – 1:59 4/5 * Track Condition: Fast

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Pimlico Race Course Horse races in Maryland