1970 Preakness Stakes
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The 1970 Preakness Stakes was the 95th running of the $205,000 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 16, 1970, and was televised in the United States on the CBS television network. Personality, who was jockeyed by
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, won the race by a scant neck over runner-up
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. Approximate post time was 5:42 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a fast track in a final time of 1:56-1/5. Daily Racing Form, May 17, 1970 Preakness Stakes Chart. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 42,474, this is recorded as third highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1970.2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 73 (page P-7 of The Preakness section).


Payout

The 95th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule


The full chart

* Winning Breeder: Bieber-Jacobs Stables; (KY) * Winning Time: 1:56 1/5 * Track Condition: Fast * Total Attendance: 42,474


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