1956 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1956. It was also the first year that Pimlico Race Course began recording attendance figures. The 81st Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule 1956 Preakness Stakes The 1956 Preakness Stakes was the 81st running of the $135,000 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race. The race took place on May 19, 1956, and was televised in the United States on the CBS television network. Fabius, who was jockeyed by William Hartack, won the race by one and three quarter lengths over runner-up Needles. Approximate post time was 5:46 p.m. Eastern Time. The race was run
Belmont Stakes was only able to keep its broadcast rights to the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. ABC regained the rights to the Belmont Stakes as part of a five-year contract that expired following the 2010 race; NBC has since regained the rights to the race through 2020. Speed record: Margin of Victory: Most wins by a jockey: Most wins by a trainer: Most wins by an owner: Only 23 fillies have run in the Belmont; three of which have won: This gives them a respectable 13% win rate when entered. For context, three fillies have won the Kentucky Derby while five