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.
[ Daily Racing Form, May 22, 1966 Preakness Stakes Chart.] 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.
[2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 73 (page P-7 of The Preakness section).]
Payout
The 91st Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule
The full chart
* Winning Breeder: Pine Brook Farm; (MD)
* Winning Time: 1:55
2/5
* Track Condition: Fast
* Total Attendance: 36,114
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