The 1979 Preakness Stakes was the 104th running of the $235,000 Grade 1

Preakness Stakes The Preakness Stakes is an American thoroughbred horse race held annually on Armed Forces Day, the third Saturday in May at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland (except in 2026 when it will move to Laurel Park (race track), Laurel Park dur ...

thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 19, 1979, and was televised in the United States on the ABC

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Spectacular Bid Spectacular Bid (foaled February 17, 1976 – June 9, 2003) was a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1979 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. He holds the world record for the fastest 10 furlongs on dirt, and also broke sev ...

, who was jockeyed by Ronnie Franklin, won the race by six and one half lengths over runner-up Golden Act. Approximate post time was 5:41 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a track listed as good in a final time of 1:54-1/5.

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, May 20, 1979 Preakness Stakes Chart. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 72,607, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1979.2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section).

Payout

The 104th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule $2

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: (2–3) paid $15.80

The full chart

* Winning Breeder: Gilmore & Jason Mimes; (KY) * Winning Time: 1:54 1/5 * Track Condition: Good * Total Attendance: 72,607

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