The 1956 Preakness Stakes was the 81st running of the $135,000

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thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 19, 1956, and was televised on the

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, who was jockeyed by William Hartack, won the race by one and three quarter lengths over runner-up Needles. Approximate post time was 5:46 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a fast track in a final time of 1:582/5

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, May 20, 1956 Preakness Stakes Chart. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 30,714. This is recorded as the second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1956. It was also the first year

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began recording attendance figures.2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 70 (page P-6 of The Preakness section).

Payout

The 81st Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

The full chart

* Winning Breeder: Calumet Farm; (KY) * Winning Time: 1:58 2/5 * Track Condition: Fast * Total Attendance: 30,714

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