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Fastest Preakness Stakes

The current fastest preakness stakes record is 1:53, held by Secretariat, set on May 19, 1973. Last checked October 13, 2026.

1:53

Secretariat

Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 1973

Holder
Secretariat
Record
1:53
Location
Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Date set
May 19, 1973
Recognized by
Maryland Racing Commission
Last checked
October 13, 2026

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