The 1979 Preakness Stakes was the 104th running of the $235,000 Grade 1 Preakness Stakes thoroughbred horse race.
Spectacular Bid, who was jockeyed by Ronnie Franklin, won the race by six and one half lengths over runner-up Golden Act.
The race was run on a track listed as good in a final time of 1:54-1/5.
[1] The Maryland Jockey Club reported total attendance of 72,607, this is recorded as second highest on the list of American thoroughbred racing top attended events for North America in 1979.
[2] The 104th Preakness Stakes Payout Schedule $2 Exacta: (2–3) paid $15.80