The 1968 Preakness Stakes was the 93rd running of the $200,000

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thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 18, 1968, and was televised in the United States on the

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, who was jockeyed by

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, won the race by six lengths over runner-up Out Of The Way. Approximate post time was 5:31 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a fast track in a final time of 1:56-4/5.

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, May 19, 1968 Preakness Stakes Chart. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 40,247, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1968.2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 73 (page P-7 of The Preakness section).

Payout

The 93rd Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule

The full chart

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ran third but was Disqualified and placed eighth. * Winning Breeder: Calumet Farm; (KY) * Winning Time: 1:56 4/5 * Track Condition: Fast * Total Attendance: 40,247

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