The 1971 Preakness Stakes was the 96th running of the $200,000 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race.
Canonero II, who was jockeyed by Gustavo Ávila, won the race by one and one half lengths over runner-up Eastern Fleet.
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