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Preakness Moves to Sunday | Washington DC News
The Preakness Stakes is getting a major makeover—starting in 2027, it’ll move to Sunday, three weeks after the Kentucky Derby, marking the first time a Triple Crown race will be held on that day. This shift, approved after Maryland secured the rights to both the Preakness and the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, aims to give Derby winners more recovery time and boost participation, which has been low in recent years. The new schedule also elevates the Black-Eyed Susan to Saturday’s spotlight, creating a “championship weekend” that will align with Memorial Day for four of the next six years. Governor…
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