• Source: 1979 Preakness Stakes

The 1979 Preakness Stakes was the 104th running of the $235,000 Grade 1 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 19, 1979, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. Spectacular Bid, 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. 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.




Payout


The 104th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

$2 Exacta: (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




References






External links


Official website

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• Daftar acara-acara lama CBS
• 1979 Preakness Stakes
• Preakness Stakes
• List of Preakness Stakes broadcasters
• Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing (United States)
• Belmont Stakes
• Ron Franklin (jockey)
• 1978 Preakness Stakes
• 1980 Preakness Stakes
• Afleet Alex
• Seize the Grey