The 1957 Preakness Stakes was the 82nd running of the $120,000

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thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 18, 1957, and was televised in the United States on the

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. Bold Ruler, who was jockeyed by

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, won the race by one and one half lengths over runner-up

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. Approximate post time was 5:48 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a fast track in a final time of 1:561/5

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, May 19, 1957 Preakness Stakes Chart. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 32,856, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1957.2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 70 (page P-6 of The Preakness section).

Payout

The 82nd Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

The full chart

* Winning Breeder: Wheatley Stable; (KY) * Winning Time: 1:56 1/5 * Track Condition: Fast * Total Attendance: 32,856

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