1976 Preakness Stakes

101st running of the Preakness Stakes August 2023 Dirt 101st Preakness Stakes The Preakness Stakes Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States "The Second Jewel of the Triple Crown" "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans" May 15, 1976 Elocutionist John L. Lively Fast 1975 1977 The 1976 Preakness Stakes was the 101st running of the $200,000 Grade 1 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 15, 1976, and was televised in the United States on the CBS television network. Elocutionist, who was jockeyed by John L. Lively, won the race by three and one half lengths over runner-up Play The Red. Approximate post time was 5:40 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run on a fast track in a final time of 1:55 flat.Daily Racing Form, May 16, 1976 Preakness Stakes Chart. The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 62,256, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1976.2010 Preakness Stakes Media Guide; page 95 (page P-7 of The Preakness section). Payout The 101st Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule Program Number Horse Name Win Place Show4 Elocutionist US$22.20 $8.20 $3.602 Play the Red - $20.20 $6.001A Bold Forbes - - $2.80 $2 Exacta: (4–2) paid $347.40 The full chart Finish PositionMargin (lengths)Post PositionHorse nameJockeyTrainerOwnerPost Time OddsPurse Earnings1st04 Elocutionist John L. Lively Paul T. Adwell Eugene C. Cashman10.10-1 $129,7002nd31/22 Play the Red Jean Cruguet John P. Campo Elmendorf Farm26.20-1 $30,0003rd41A Bold Forbes Ángel Cordero Jr. Laz Barrera E. Rodriguez Tizol1.10-1 $15,0004th73 Cojak Anthony Agnello Hubert Hine Entremont Stable12.20-1 $7,5005th71/45 Honest Pleasure Braulio Baeza LeRoy Jolley Bertram R. Firestone0.90-1 favorite6th111/41 Life's Hope Sandy Hawley Laz Barrera Harbor View Farm1.10-1 Winning Breeder: Pin Oak Stud (KY) Winning Time: 1:55 0/0 Track Condition: Fast Total Attendance: 62,256 References External links http://www.preakness.com/ 1976 Category:1976 in horse racing Category:1976 in American sports Category:1976 in sports in Maryland Category:1970s in Baltimore Category:May 1976 sports events in the United States