1971 Preakness Stakes
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LocationPimlico Race Course,
Baltimore, Maryland,
United States
Baltimore, Maryland,
United States
DateMay 15, 1971
Winning horseCanonero II
| The Preakness Stakes | |
| Location | Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 1971 |
| Winning horse | Canonero II |
| Jockey | Gustavo Ávila |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
The 1971 Preakness Stakes was the 96th running of the $200,000 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 15, 1971, and was televised in the United States on the CBS television network. Canonero II, who was jockeyed by Gustavo Ávila, won the race by one and one half lengths over runner-up Eastern Fleet. Approximate post time was 5:40 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a fast track in a final time of 1:54 flat.[1] The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 47,221, this is recorded as third highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1971.[2]
The 96th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule
| Program Number |
Horse Name |
Win |
Place |
Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Canonero II | US$8.80 | $6.20 | $4.00 |
| 5 | Eastern Fleet | - | $8.20 | $5.20 |
| 11 | Jim French | – | – | $3.20 |