1966 Preakness Stakes

91st Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes
LocationPimlico Race Course,
Baltimore, Maryland,
United States
DateMay 21, 1966
Winning horseKauai King
JockeyDon Brumfield
ConditionsFast
SurfaceDirt
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The 1966 Preakness Stakes was the 91st running of the $200,000 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 21, 1966, and was televised in the United States on the CBS television network. Kauai King, who was jockeyed by Don Brumfield, won the race by one and three quarter lengths over runner-up Stupendous. Approximate post time was 5:48 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a fast track in a final time of 1:55-2/5.[1] The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 36,114, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1966.[2]

  1. ^ Daily Racing Form, May 22, 1966 Preakness Stakes Chart.
  2. ^ 2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 73 (page P-7 of The Preakness section).